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
Prior to her appointment as provost at Lipscomb, Dr. Shewmaker served in a variety of administrative roles at her prior institution including dean; assistant provost for teaching, learning and inquiry; chair of strategic planning; executive director of the Walter H. Adams Center for Teaching and Learning; director of faculty enrichment; and director of the School Psychology Specialist Program.
ProvostOffice@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.1789
Randy Bouldin, Special Advisor to the Provost and President
Randy.Bouldin@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.5711
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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 and Policy Studies Program.
Tracey.Hebert@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.5325
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Rick Holaway, Associate Provost of Graduate Enrollment and Support
Contact Rick with questions regarding graduate recruitment and enrollment: creating, implementing and proactively evaluating enrollment management strategies that reflect the University’s mission, goals, and strategic plan; ensuring effective and consistent image and branding initiatives across platforms; evaluating the market need for new program ideas; the development of partnerships with external or internal constituents.
Rick.Holaway@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6133
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Catherine Terry, Vice Provost for Academic Strategy, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
Contact Catherine with questions related to SEDONA, REDCap, faculty evaluation plan, program accreditation, SACSCOC guidance, academic policies, CTL, program review, CIPs, New Student Orientation, Summer Scholars, faculty qqualifications and justifications, THEC.
Catherine.Terry@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.1964
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Florah Mhlanga, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Contact Florah with questions related to undergraduate policies and processes, General Education or The Liberal Arts Core, Student Scholars Symposium, Honors College, the Ward Society, and research programs for Undergraduate students.
Florah.Mhlanga@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6619
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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Barbara Blackman, Administrative Assistant Coordinator
Contact Barbara with questions related to academics.
Barbara.Blackman@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6287
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