Academic Affairs oversees the administration of all academic functions at the university, including services and programs that support the success of each student. Oglethorpe is committed to teaching excellence, meaningful scholarship, transformative pedagogical practices, and the development of innovative academic programs.
Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Kendra King Momon
Dr. Kendra King Momom
As the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kendra King Momon serves as the chief academic officer of the university where she oversees academic programs. The Provost oversees all academic functions of the university, including academic divisions and the Hammack School of Business, the Core curriculum, the Philip Weltner Library, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, the Office of Student Success, the Office of the Registrar, and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The Office of the Provost advances the university’s mission: “Atlanta’s Oglethorpe University is committed to teaching excellence in an inclusive learning environment. We prepare students for success in professional endeavors as responsible and productive contributors to a global society.”
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Executive Assistant to the Provost
Pam Streator-Dixson
Pamela Streator-Dixson
As the Executive Assistant to the Provost, Pam Streator-Dixson provides administrative support to the Office of the Provost team and to key faculty groups in the university.
Associate Provost for Non-Traditional Programs
Dr. Kate Keib
Dr. Kate Keib
As Associate Provost for Non-Traditional Programs, Dr. Kate Keib is responsible for continuing and new programs beyond the university’s Traditional Undergraduate Program, including the Adult Degree Program (ADP). Dr. Keib is also an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.
Launch Director for the Teaching and Learning Institute for Innovation and Inclusivity
Dr. Andrew Walden
Dr. Andrew Walden
Dr. Andrew Walden is leading inaugural efforts to establish the Teaching and Learning Institute for Innovation and Inclusivity (TALIII) under the direction of the Provost and the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This faculty-led Institute will support faculty professional development in classroom-based teaching strategies, targeted online teaching, advanced pedagogies, strategies for advancing equity and inclusivity in the classroom and student research, and curriculum development. TALIII will also support continuing improvement in faculty teaching observation and evaluation.
Senior Director, Office of Student Success
Dr. Vivian Medrano
Senior Director, Office of Student Success
As Senior Director of Student Success, Dr. Medrano will promote student academic achievement while coordinating work across campus offices to provide holistic student support services and encouraging and providing professional development for academic advisors.
Faculty
- Jeffrey Collins – Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies; Art Histories, Archaeology, Anthropology, Architecture
- Lejla Marijam Ibrahimbegovic – Lecturer, Core Program
- Jamie Iredell – Lecturer, Core Program
- Janelle Pham – Assistant Professor, Sociology
- Seema Shrikhande – Professor, Communication Studies
- Andrew Walden – Assistant Professor, Chemistry
- Leah Zinner – Associate Professor, Psychology
Staff
- Autumn Johnson ’20 – Admissions Counselor
- Philip Ponder – Men’s Basketball Coach
- Cecil Rose – Associate Director, Student Success
- John Tilford – Museum of Art, Curator of Collections, Adjunct Professor of Museum Studies
Students
- Brenna Alford – Medical/Scientific Illustration major
- Jada Thomas – Politics and African American Studies major, SGA Diversity Liaison