Office of the Provost | Provost's Staff

Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Phyllis Peres is Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs effective June 1, 2011. As Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Peres works closely with all aspects of faculty policies, actions and contracts, mentorship and development, workload overs... [More]

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Enrollment

Dr. Sharon Alston is Vice Provost for Undergraduate Enrollment. This is the area within the Office of the Provost which is tasked with the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new first year and transfer students to American University, as well... [More]

Vice Provost for Academic Administration

As Vice Provost for Academic Administration, Violeta Ettle oversees financial and administrative activities for the Provost and serves as his liaison on issues regarding information technology, facilities planning, risk management, and human resource... [More]

Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies

Lyn Stallings is Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at American University. She served as chair of the Faculty Senate in 2009 and Past Chair in 2010. She received the American U... [More]

Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

Dr. Tubman works with departments and Colleges to develop new graduate programs and to ensure excellence in graduate education at AU. He also works with students, faculty, centers, institutes and external research partners to promote a culture of dis... [More]

Executive Assistant to the Provost

Maria Ramos Bueno (x6499) is the Executive Assistant to the Provost. In this capacity she manages the day-to-day schedule of the Provost, and the operations of the Provost's Office. She serves as liaison between the University Community and the Provo... [More]

Special Assistant to the Provost

As Special Assistant to the Provost, Denise Wilkerson (x2128) is responsible for handling student issues and academic integrity code violations. In this capacity, she also supports the provost on Provost Office initiatives and special projects.Wilker... [More]

Manager of Web Systems

Phil Brannen (x6446) is Manager of Web Systems. He is responsible for all aspects of the Provost Office's web sites, including some of its reporting units/programs/projects, such as Academic Affairs, Learning Communities, Online Learning, General Edu... [More]

Special Assistant to the Vice Provost, GSR

Anita Brown (X6333) is the Assistant to the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research. She manages the daily operations of the office and serves as liaison to all other offices on campus. Mrs. Brown comes to American University, after a 20 year ... [More]

Special Assistant to the Provost

As Special Assistant to the Provost, Bud Burkhard reports to the Provost and the Vice Provost for Academic Administration. He provides significant and high level professional support to the Office of the Provost, and similar support to the Deans as a... [More]

Assistant to the Sr. Vice Provost & Dean of Academic Affairs

Peggy Eskow is Assistant to the Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs. She manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of Academic Affairs, and, as the first point of contact for the office she serves as liaison between Academic Affair... [More]

Staff Assistant

Lura Graham (x2295), Faculty Senate Staff Assistant, has 25 years of professional office experience. Prior to coming to AU, Lura relocated from Orlando Florida where she raised three children who are grown and on their own. Spending 10 years in the ... [More]

Senior Administrative Assistant

Charlie Pollack is the Senior Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Provost. He is responsible for general office management and oversees the completion of daily office tasks. He primarily works on special projects as assigned by the Provost ... [More]

Academic Administration Coordinator

Manager-Finance & Administration-Academic Affairs

Katya White is Manager of Finance and Administration, Academic Affairs and deals with budgetary and administrative issues from the academic units and manages the web function for the Provost Office. She serves as a liaison within Academic Affairs, ma... [More]