Office of the Provost Team
The Office of the Provost oversees the creation and execution of academic policies and procedures and has extensive responsibility for academic, student and faculty affairs as the leader of academic life at Lipscomb University.
Jennifer Shewmaker, Provost
Provost Jennifer Shewmaker is Lipscomb University's chief academic officer, overseeing academic programs and initiatives. She sets and implements strategic goals to enhance academic quality, working closely with faculty, staff, and administrators. Provost Shewmaker improves curriculum, teaching, and inclusivity, collaborating with departments for faculty development, research, and student success. She shapes the academic vision, maintains standards, and fosters an intellectual community.
ProvostOffice@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.1789
Florah Mhlanga, Vice Provost
Contact Florah with questions related to Lipscomb Learning Commons, Global Learning, Honors College, the Ward Society, Journey, academic policies and processes, curriculum, research programs for undergraduate students, and Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
Florah.Mhlanga@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6619
Trace Hebert, Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies
Contact Trace with questions related to the Office of Research and Grants, graduate studies, Doctor of Education Program, Ph.D. in Leadership.
trace.hebert@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.5325
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Rick Holaway, Special Advisor to the Provost on Graduate Enrollment and Support
Contact Rick for information on the Graduate Newsletter.
Rick.Holaway@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6133
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Catherine Terry, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and SACSCOC Liaison
Contact Catherine with questions related to SEDONA, REDCap, program accreditation, SACSCOC guidance, CIPs, faculty qualifications and justifications, THEC.
Catherine.Terry@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.1964
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Emily Smith, Assistant Provost for Online Learning
Contact Emily with questions related to remote or online learning.
Emily.Smith@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.1110
Naomi Lutz, Administrative Assistant and Academic Event Coordinator
Contact Naomi with questions related to academic event planning, including graduation, academic awards, Provost Breakfast.
Naomi.Lutz@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.5804
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Abby Bell, Executive Assistant
Contact Abby if you need assistance with the following: scheduling a meeting with the Provost or use of the Provost Conference Room; faculty questions related to load, overload, hiring, contracts; questions around faculty awards and sabbaticals; questions about academic events or speakers that require the Provost’s approval; academic information that needs to be distributed to the entire faculty.
Abby.Bell@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.1789
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Andrea Davis, Academic Programs Coordinator
Contact Andrea if you need assistance with scheduling a meeting with the Vice Provost, academic standing, academic catalogs, degree plans, UAC and GAC meetings.
andrea.davis@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6021