Provost Team
Office of the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic AffairsDr. Tia A. Minnis Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost tminnis@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5997 Chief Academic Officer and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Aisha Singfield Executive Assistant to the Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost asingfield@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5997 Office Administration and Daily Operations Management of General Inquiries Administrative Initiatives in Collaboration with the Provost’s Office Scheduling and Coordination of Meetings with the Provost/VPAA |
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Academic Leadership and Faculty AffairsDr. Desmond Stephens Vice Provost for Academic Affairs dstephens@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5462 Faculty Advancement and Partnerships Academic Policy and Program Strategy Resolution of High-Level Academic and Student Matters Promotion and Tenure Memoranda of Understanding/Agreements (MOU/MOA) Academic Policy and Program Support (Student Complaints) Employee Degree Assistance Program (EDAP) |
Academic Operations & Inclusive ExcellenceMr. Antonio T. Cole, M.A., SHRM-CP, sHRBP Director of Academic Operations & Special Assistant to the Provost atcole@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5687 Academic Business Operations Faculty Appointments, Credentialing, and Compliance Employment-Based Immigration and Sponsorship Business and Operational Excellence |
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General Education and Faculty ExcellenceDr. Michelle Mosely Director of General Education and Faculty Excellence mmosely@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6353 Oversight of General Education Curriculum and Assessment Faculty Development and Leadership Programs Academic Chair Support and Training Academy for Faculty Enrichment (AFE) |
Academic and Operational AI IntegrationDr. Brian Sayre Director of Academic and Operational AI Integration bsayre@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6990 Implementation of AI-Driven Academic and Administrative Solutions Strategic Planning for Instructional and Operational Innovation Faculty and Staff Training in AI Tools and Practices Data-Informed Decision Support and Process Optimization |
Academic Finance, Policy, and PlanningMs. Dot Yancey Assistant Director of Finance, Policy and Planning dyancey@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5423 Fiscal Operations: Travel and Lodging (Faculty, Staff, Students) Academic Finance, Procedures, and Personnel Transactions |
Business Administration and CoordinationMs. Felicia James Business Operations Manager fjames@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5998 Supports the daily business and administrative operations of the office. Coordinates financial, procurement, travel, and operational processes. Promotes efficient operations through effective organization, planning, and customer service. |
Academic Administrative & Business Units
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Office of Research and Economic Development Dr. M. Omar Faison Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development mfaison@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6793 |
Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Veronica Powell Shuford Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation SACSCOC Liaison | SCHEV Liaison vshuford@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5206 |
Office of Distance Education and Professional Studies Mr. Forrest Black Executive Director for Distance Education and Professional Studies fblack@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5883 |
Office of Information Technology Services Mr. Derrick Jennings Assistant Vice President/Chief Information Officer djennings@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-1381 |
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Office of the Registrar Ms. Nedra Jones University Registrar njones@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6706 |
College of Graduate Studies Dr. Benedict Uzochukwu Dean and Professor, College of Graduate Studies buzochukwu@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-1127 |
Honors College & Global Leadership & Talent Dev. Dr. Daniel Roberts Dean & Senior International Officer droberts@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6459 |
Johnston Memorial University Libraries Ms. Marika Barksdale Peterson Dean & University Librarian |
VSU Center for Responsible AIDr. Gabriella Waters Director, Center for Responsible AI gwaters@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5377 Advances AI research, innovation, and policy to position Virginia State University and Virginia as leaders in the field. Drives interdisciplinary AI work across agriculture, cybersecurity, healthcare, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Provides AI policy guidance and supports a full pipeline from K–12 through advanced study. Builds talent pipelines and industry collaborations to support innovation and economic growth. |
VSU Women’s LeadHERship InstituteDr. Gabrielle D. Pina Executive Director, WLI gpina@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6456 Leadership Development Programs equipping women with the knowledge and skills to lead with confidence and purpose. Professional Development & Mentorship supporting career growth through learning, coaching, and networking opportunities. Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement building collaborative relationships that expand leadership opportunities and impact. Signature Events & Leadership Initiatives coordinating programs and experiences that advance women's leadership at VSU and beyond. |
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Academic Colleges | Administrative Leadership
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College of Agriculture Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh Dean and Professor, College of Agriculture | Director for Land Grant Programs jbronuagh@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6961 Ms. Dorrie Banks Executive Assistant to the Dean dbanks@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5961 Dr. Ronald M. Howell, Jr Associate Dean and Director, Agricultural Research Station rhowell@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5957 Mr. Christopher Mullins Interim Associate Dean/Administrator of Extension cmullinsl@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5834 |
College of Education Dr. Gerrelyn Patterson Dean and Professor, College of Education Mr. Matthew Treacy Executive Assistant to the Dean/PR Specialist mtreacy@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5742 Dr. Kristal Moore-Clemons Interim Associate Dean and Program Director, Ed.D. Professor, Educational Leadership kclemons@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6973 |
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Isis Walton Dean and Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences iwalton@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5478 Ms. Latoya Waddy Program Manager, JMLI/Executive Assistant lwaddy@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6990 Dr. Jerry Crawford Associate Dean Professor, Mass Communications Dr. Stephen Rockenbach Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Professor, History & Political Science srockenbach@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5910 |
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Reginald F. Lewis College of Business Dr. Venkat Mummalaneni Interim Dean & Professor, Reginald F. Lewis College of Business Sr. Associate Dean and Chairperson, Management & Marketing vmummalaleni@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5808 Ms. Terethia Barrett Nicolson Executive Assistant to the Dean tbarrett@vsu.edu | Telephone: 524-xxxx Dr. Hari Sharma Associate Dean Professor and Chairperson, Accounting and Finance hsharma@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5324 Dr. Ephrem Eyob Associate Dean Professor and Chairperson, Computer Information Systems eeyob@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-7096 |
College of Natural and Health Sciences Dr. M. Omar Faison Interim Dean & Associate Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development mfaison@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-6793 Ms. Fran Thomas Executive Assistant to the Dean fthomas@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5438 Dr. Lachelle Waller Interim Associate Dean and Director, Undergraduate Research Associate Professor, Biology lwaller@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-5940 |
College of Engineering and Technology Dr. Dawit Haile Dean & Professor, College of Engineering and Technology dhaile@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-1205 Ms. Andre A’Bryaana Key Executive Assistant to the Dean akey@vsu.edu | Telephone: (804) 524-1091 |
Academic Colleges | Department Leadership
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College of Agriculture Dr. Danielle Andrews-Brown, Assoc. Professor and Interim Chairperson Department of Agriculture Dr. Ivan Turnipseed, Professor and Interim Chairperson Department of Hospitality Management Dr. Jada E. Brooks, Professor and Interim Chairperson Department of Family and Consumer Sciences |
College of Education Dr. C. Adrianne Thomas, Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Teaching and Learning Prof. Tracy L. Jackson, Esq., Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Dr. Tracy Walker, Professor and Chairperson Department of Educational Leadership Dr. Alishea Rowley, Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Counselor Education |
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Prof. Stephanie O’Dell Daugherity, Asst. Professor and Chairperson Department of Art and Design Dr. Richard Chew, Professor and Chairperson Department of History and Political Science Dr. Latorial Faison, Asst. Professor and Chairperson Department of Languages and Literature Dr. Nsenga Burton, Professor and Chairperson Department of Mass Communications Prof. Eric Palicia Department of Military Science Dr. Samuel Rowley, Professor and Chairperson Department of Music Dr. Jimmie Fedrick, Asst. Professor and Chairperson Department of Social Work Dr. Nadjhia Normil-Skakavac, Professor and Interim Chairperson Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice |
College of Engineering and Technology Dr. Joon Suk Lee, Professor and Chairperson Department of Computer Science Dr. Francis Erebholo, Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Mathematics and Economics Dr. Nasser Ghariban, Professor and Chairperson Department of Engineering Dr. Peng Cheng, Professor and Chairperson Department of Applied Engineering Technology |
College of Natural and Health Sciences Dr. Kathryn Shows, Asst. Professor and Interim Chairperson Department of Biology Dr. Karl Jackson, Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Chemistry Dr. Sibena Samuel-Harris, Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Nursing Dr. Shedrick McCall, Assoc. Professor and Chairperson Department of Psychology |
Reginald F. Lewis College of Business Dr. Hari Sharma, Associate Dean and Chairperson Department of Accounting and Finance Dr. Ephrem Eyob, Associate Dean and Chairperson Department of Computer Information Systems Dr. Venkat Mummalaneni, Sr. Associate Dean and Chairperson Department of Management and Marketing |
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