Staff
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. Jan M. Murphy
401 Hovey Hall
Phone: (309) 438-7018
Fax: (309) 438-5602
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of all academic programs and many service areas. The Provost serves as the chief academic officer of the University with responsibility for academic and senior-level internal leadership and serves as the primary representative for the President in his absence. The Provost also coordinates the team of senior staff to achieve the University's established major goals as identified by the President and the Board of Trustees. This team coordinates reporting units, carries out teaching and learning initiatives, and works with other representative bodies to maintain the University's tradition of shared governance.
Dr. Murphy's career spans over 30 years at the department, college, and university levels. She joined the University in 1986 as an Assistant Professor of family and consumer sciences, becoming a full professor in 1995. She served as the University’s Associate Provost for more than 10 years and has previously served as Interim Provost (2008). Her roles in the College of Applied Science and Technology include former assistant dean, associate dean, and chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. She has also served as director of Campus Dining Services.
Dr. Murphy received her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics (1982), M.S. in Human Nutrition (1983) and Ph.D. in Nutrition Research (1986) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has numerous publications and funded research grants in several areas of nutrition research. She has served as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 2004, currently serving on the HLC Institutional Actions Council. Dr. Murphy has won numerous awards for outstanding teaching, research and service including, most recently, the Phyllis Memken Outstanding Teacher Award (2014) and the University Distinguished Service Award (2010).
Assistant to Dr. Murphy
Jean Ann Dargatz
Email: jadarga@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-2915
Associate Provost
Dr. Ani Yazedjian
401N Hovey Hall
(309) 438-7018
Email: ayazedj@IllinoisState.edu
Dr. Ani Yazedjian, currently serves as Associate Provost at Illinois State University. The Associate Provost serves as Provost's consultant and manager for day-to-day operations, coordinates strategic planning for the Division of Academic Affairs, and serves as the Academic Affairs representative on the University’s Educating Illinois Strategic Planning. The Associate Provost also supervises the Director of University Assessment Services, the Office of International Studies and Programs, and the Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning (in conjunction with Student Affairs). In addition, the Associate Provost serves as Chair of Academic Planning Committee responsible for the annual five-year academic plan and program reviews as mandated by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), as curriculum and new program liaison to the IBHE, and as the University's liaison to the Higher Learning Commission monitoring University and program accreditation with regional and specialized accrediting bodies.
Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
Dr. John Baur
401J Hovey Hall
(309) 438-3006
Email: jebaur@IllinoisState.edu
The Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies has oversight responsibility for the Research and Sponsored Programs office; Research Ethics and Compliance; the Graduate School; and interdisciplinary units such as CeMaST, Stevenson Center and Cross Endowed Chair. The Research and Sponsored Programs office is the conduit for all sponsored research in the University.
The Graduate School serves graduate education through recruitment, admissions, retention, and graduation support activities to Colleges and Departments.
Assistant to Dr. Baur:
Judy Keenan
Email: jlkeena@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-3006
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Dr. Sam Catanzaro
401H Hovey Hall
(309) 438-7018
Email: catanzar@IllinoisState.edu
The Associate Vice President for Academic Administration provides leadership on:
- academic personnel matters, including the Appointment, Salary, Promotion, and Tenure (ASPT) system, recruitment, retention, sabbaticals, and related policies;
- professional development programming for faculty and academic administrators;
- policy review, federal compliance, and strategic planning for the Division of Academic Affairs; and
- supervision of the Conference Services unit.
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jana Albrecht
401R Hovey Hall
(309) 438-7018
Email: jlalbre2@IllinoisState.edu
The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management provides direction and leadership to meet the strategic enrollment goals of Illinois State University. Through campus-wide collaboration, this position ensures the continued enrollment of talented undergraduate and graduate students who achieve high levels of collegiate success.
The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management has responsibility for ISU's enrollment strategy and operations and is charged with overseeing the Office of Admissions, the Financial Aid Office, and the Office of the University Registrar which includes the Undergraduate Catalog and Academic Scheduling. In addition to providing internal vision and leadership, the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management works to strengthen external partnerships that increase collegiate access and success for today's students.
Assistant to Ms. Albrecht
Soemer Simmons
Email: srsimmo@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-2157
Associate Vice President for Academic Fiscal Management
Dr. Dan Elkins
401M Hovey
(309) 438-7018
Email: delkins@IllinoisState.edu
The Associate Vice President for Academic Fiscal Management has the following responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of the Provost, serves as fiscal agent for Provost Office and the Division of Academic Affairs and provides general oversight and accountability of budgets and budget priorities for general revenue, agency, and foundation accounts.
- Prepares comprehensive reports and budget plans for the Provost.
- Provides data-based, fiscal analysis for the Provost's strategic allocation of resources.
- Oversees all operations related to contract and full cost courses.
- Provides administrative oversight to the Academic Impact Fund.
Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education
Dr. Amy Hurd
401A Hovey Hall
(309) 438-2157
Email: arhurd@IllinoisState.edu
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education are the Honors Program and University College (which includes Academic Advising, Preview summer orientation, and various units offering student academic support services). This position is focused on student success and retention initiatives.
The Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education also has primary responsibility for the University's General Education program, serves as the executive secretary of the University Curriculum Committee, and assists in the coordination of instructional and program capacity.
Assistant to Dr. Hurd:
Soemer Simmons
Email: srsimmo@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-2157
Interim Associate Vice President, Global Education and Online Initiatives
Dr. Perry Schoon
415 Hovey Hall
(309) 438-7018
Email: pschoon@IllinoisState.edu
The Interim Associate Vice President for Global Education and Online Initiatives is responsible for developing and overseeing the academic plans, foundational structures, and operational plans for the INTO Illinois State University Center and for designing strategies and structures for innovative online/distance learning. This position will also provide leadership in fostering partnerships with academic departments and faculty to develop and expand undergraduate and graduate pathway programs for international students through the INTO Illinois State University Center. Additionally, the position will design strategies and structures to meet the needs of learners through innovative online-distance learning, continuing education, certificate and lifelong learning.
Associate Vice President for Academic Technologies
Dr. Mark Walbert
401C Hovey Hall
(309) 438-7018
Email: mswalber@IllinoisState.edu
The Associate Vice President for Academic Technologies has oversight responsibility for the Office of Academic Technologies (OAT). OAT federates the activities of twelve units working together to provide information technology services that support the goals of Educating Illinois and enhance the purpose of technology for teaching, learning, research and creative activity, and service outreach. Those units include Learning Spaces and Audio/Video Technology, TechZone & Student Technologies, Web & Interactive Communications, the Center for Learning and Technology (with Associate Provost Jim Jawahar), and the academic technology support units in each of the six Colleges and Milner Library.
Assistant Vice President for Academic Administration
Dr. Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino
401I Hovey Hall
(309) 438-8525
Email: ycuenca@IllinoisState.edu
The Assistant Vice President for Academic Administration is responsible for coordinating professional development programming for the Division of Academic Affairs including developing an annual plan and budget for diversity and inclusion professional development, shared oversight of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, and updating the Faculty and Chairs/Directors Handbooks
The Assistant Vice President for Academic Administration provides support to the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration, Policy and Faculty Affairs in the areas of policy development and implementation. This position has primary responsibility for several policy compliance areas including the Consumer Guide. The Assistant Vice President for Academic Administration serves as a liaison to an Academic Senate internal committee and supports the Provost and other members of the Academic Affairs leadership team in efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion.
Coordinator of Academic Programs and Policy
Bruce Stoffel
401O Hovey Hall
(309) 438-2922
Email: brstoff@IllinoisState.edu
The Coordinator for Academic Programs and Policy provides support to the Associate Provost to coordinate the program review process for all degree programs and centers, monitor all IBHE program review reporting requirements for the University, initiate and develop the University’s Academic Plan, and coordinate program approval processes for the Division of Academic Affairs.
The Coordinator works with the Assistant Vice President for Academic Administration, Policy and Faculty Affairs to maintain accurate records of changes to the ASPT manual, provide support to colleges, departments and schools as they navigate ASPT processes, and organize the work of the Committee that hears promotion and tenure appeals. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the Associate Provost, the Assistant Provost, and the Coordinator of Academic Services to monitor all aspects of maintaining the University’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Business/Administrative Associate
Jean Ann Dargatz
401K Hovey Hall
(309) 438-2915
Email: jadarga@IllinoisState.edu
The Assistant to the Provost collaborates with the Provost on project management, report and meeting preparation, researching initiatives, serving as facilitator/liaison with various constituencies and coordinating the Provost's schedule.
This position also serves as coordinator on a variety of projects including award processes such as Distinguished and University Professors, Service and Rives awards. Additionally, this position coordinates the Professional Development Series, the Administrators’ Retreat, New Administrators' Orientation and content on the Provost’s Office website.
Business/Administrative Associate
Destini Fincham
401P Hovey Hall
(309) 438-2158
Email: dafinch@IllinoisState.edu
The Business Associate works directly with the AVP for Academic Fiscal Management. The Business Associate supports the financial strategy, analysis, and solvency of Academic Affairs.
This position also provides leadership, monitoring, and education to the College budget managers. In addition, this position works directly with the Academic Impact Fund, Academic Affairs: Hiring Restriction Requests, Budget Reporting and Planning, Recruitment and Foundation Accounts.
Business/Administrative Associate
Soemer Simmons
401B Hovey Hall
(309) 438-2157
Email: srsimmo@IllinoisState.edu
The Business Administrative Associate to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies supports and collaborates in matters related to enrollment research, presentations, general education, and report preparation as well as coordinating schedules.
Soemer serves as the support person for the Council on General Education, the Committee on Critical Inquiry, as well as the Academic Advisory Council’s budget and awards processes. She provides overrides to students seeking enrollment in Interdisciplinary Studies courses.
Soemer also coordinates with Admissions, Financial Aid, University Registrar, and University College in budget process, hiring, and policy matters.
Administrative Aide
Christie Wissmiller
401 Hovey Hall
(309) 438-3662
Email: clwissm@IllinoisState.edu
The Office Manager serves as clerical support for the Associate Vice President of Academic Fiscal Management, the Associate Provost, and the Associate Vice President of Academic Administration, Policy, and Faculty Affairs.
This position manages the collection, recording and appropriate dissemination of applications for promotion, tenure and sabbaticals, as well as coordinates Secondary/Outside Employment and Leadership Initiative processes and applications for Harold K. Sage Funds. Additionally, this position provides administrative support for searches conducted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and manages travel needs and subsequent travel vouchers for Provost’s Office staff.
Business Associate Aide
Amy Witzig
401Q Hovey Hall
(309) 438-3725
Email: amwitzi@IllinoisState.edu
The Business/Administrative Associate Aide works directly with the AVP for Academic Fiscal Management and the Business/Administrative Associate on fiscal management matters. This position works with the reconciliation of academic accounts, such as Academic Impact Fund (AIF) tenure track accounts, and other budget related projects. The Business/Administrative Aide coordinates the Full-Cost Recovery (FCR) and contract (grant funded and agency paid) courses and serves as the primary contact for outside agencies as well as inquiries from Department Chairs, Assistant/Associate Deans, and Deans. This position coordinates with other offices for the admission and registration of these courses.
In addition, this positions works with the SURS approval processes, Material Fees, Hiring Restriction Requests, Moving Reimbursements, and Academic Affairs Annual Budget Presentations.