Office of the Provost | Provost's Staff

Kay Mussell joined American University in 1974 and has held multiple positions, including Professor of Literature and American Studies; Director of the American Studies, College Writing, and Honors Programs; and Associate Dean positions in the Colleg... [More]

Vice Provost for Academic Administration

As Vice Provost for Academic Administration, Violeta Ettle (x2720) oversees budgetary and administrative activities for the Provost and serves as his liaison on issues regarding information technology, facilities planning, risk management, and human ... [More]

Dr. Phyllis Peres joined American University on July 1, 2009 as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.  In this new position, Peres oversees the General Education program and its emerging relationship with first year living-learning communities... [More]

Dr. Rosemary Wander joined American University as Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research on July 1, 2009. She has oversight of graduate education for the campus and research, scholarship, and creativity activity of AU’s faculty.  Her... [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... [More]

Interim Executive Director-Student Services Center

Betty Douglass is the Interim Executive Director of the new AU Student Services Center. She is responsible for working with administrators across campus to launch this “one stop center” and for overseeing, planning, organizing, supervising and manag... [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]

Staff Assistant

Morgan joined the Provost’s Office staff in August 2008. She previously served as the International Communication Program Division Assistant in SIS. She is also an alumna of the University and received her Bachelor’s in International Service from the... [More]

Director of Operations, Student Services Center

Jonnel Clothier has been with AU since 2006. She served as the Director of Curriculum and Undergraduate Affairs in the School of Communication from 2006-2009. In her current, position Jonnel is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing... [More]

Senior Administrative Assistant

Melessia (Melissa) Diawara (x3677) is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the Student Services Center.  Melissa is a native Alabamian where she obtained several years experience working in post-secondary institution. 

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

Peggy Eskow (x2125) is Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs and manages the day-to-day operations of the office. As the first point of contact for the office she serves as liaison between Academic Affairs and all other offices on campus.During h... [More]

Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Administration

Senior Administrative Assistant

Charlene West Thomas joined AU in July 2009 as Senior Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Provost. Charlene is usually "the first face" you would greet in the provost office. A native Washingtonian, Charlene moved back to the DC area after ... [More]

Senior Financial Analyst

Katya White (x6496) is Senior Financial Analyst and deals with budgetary and policy issues from the schools and academic units, serves as a liaison to other accounting and information offices, and maintains a complete accounting of direct expenditure... [More]