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Computational and Data Sciences | Entering Year: 2019 Jean Springsteen is studying computational and data sciences, with a focus in computational methodologies and public health. In 2019, she graduated from Coe College summa cum laude, where she studied mathematics and economics and ran cross country and track and field. Her thesis focused on the economic […]

Earth & Planetary Sciences | Entering Year: 2019

Psychological & Brain Sciences | Entering Year: 2019 Jaisal Merchant is a  PhD student in the Clinical Science program, studying social motivation and effort allocation in patients with psychotic disorders. For the last eight years, Jaisal has pursued her interest in psychological research working in social, cognitive, and clinical psychology labs. After graduating magna cum […]

Jennifer is responsible for managing and directing key administrative and academic support projects for the Office of the Provost. She works closely with the senior associate provost and chief of staff on strategic projects and priorities. Jennifer also manages and creates structures around academic initiatives and unique projects through the Office of the Provost. 

Cecilia manages, plans, develops, implements, and coordinates administrative and programmatic support to the Office of the Provost initiatives, including directing diversity projects and programs.  She supports the department leadership through the design and management of programming aligning with the Office of the Provost’s goals and mission. Leading and partnering with a team of Project Coordinators […]

Angela is responsible for managing and directing key academic support projects for the Office of the Provost including the PhD program reviews and academic integrity. Serving as the Office of the Provost contact on numerous compliance topics including SARA, she manages the University wide reporting related to Graduate Education and advises our vice provosts on issues […]

Karen develops communications strategies and plans for specific Office of the Provost initiatives across a variety of digital platforms and channels including web, social media, email marketing, events, and collateral with an overall emphasis on reputation building and promotion of Washington University.

Jen is the vice provost for educational initiatives and professor of earth and planetary sciences.   Her administrative duties include enhancing equity in undergraduates’ academic opportunities, experiences and outcomes; deepening student research experiences; assessing educational programs; and fostering innovation in educational programs and practices. As a faculty member, Jennifer’s research focuses on understanding the role the […]

As senior associate provost, Erin serves as a strategic partner for the provost and the Office of the Provost, focusing on broad-based and large-scale academic and operational initiatives, complex project management, oversight of high risk and challenging matters. She is responsible for the management and implementation of the Workday Student system, a large-scale, multi-year IT capital […]

Director, College Writing Program

Peer-Led Team Learning Coordinator Lisa administers and evaluates the General Education Numeracy Assessment, a tool designed as part of the General Education Assessment Committee effort to measure numeracy gains in Washington University students between matriculation and graduation.  She also plays an active role in the evaluation of Arts & Sciences department and program assessments. As […]

Steve serves as the chief financial steward by providing financial analysis, advice, recommendations, and predicting any financial challenges to the provost on financial matters related to the Schools and Central Fiscal Units that report to the provost. He is responsible for the development and review of annual budgets, year-end forecasts, variance analysis and explanations for the […]

As senior associate provost and chief of staff, Lisa manages and implements a variety of issues on behalf of the Provost, including academic and leadership searches, special projects and serves as the primary liaison between the Office of the Provost and the Schools for Academic matters.  She works closely with the provost strategizing on priorities, […]

Ronné Patrick Turner, Vice Provost for Admissions & Financial Aid, is responsible for planning and directing the recruitment of undergraduate students to Washington University and for implementing strategies to increase the strength and diversity of the student body. She also oversees Student Financial Services, which is dedicated to making it financially possible for admitted students to enroll and […]

Director, Institutional Research & Analysis Lisa is the director for the institutional research & analysis unit. She leads her team in collecting and analyzing institutional data about students, faculty, academic programs, and faculty research to promote informed decision-making, planning, and policy for university leadership. She serves as the primary point of contact for data requests […]

Interim Vice Provost for Graduate Education Laurie holds an appointment as Vice Provost for Graduate Education and is the Archer Alexander Distinguished Professor in the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.  In her administrative capacity, she is responsible for the university’s graduate education programming, overseeing the quality, programming and management of all PhD-granting […]

Kimberley provides administrative support to the provost and the Office of the Provost. She manages the daily activities of the provost, including calendar support. In addition to providing executive support, Kimberley coordinates and supports numerous Office of the Provost committees and manages annual and biannual Office of the Provost sponsored events.

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs As provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Beverly reports to the chancellor and is responsible for the academic enterprise across the Danforth Campus. She sets the academic strategy for the university in close collaboration with the chancellor, deans, faculty, and others across campus. Beverly convenes […]

Jessica Klingler Cissell is the Director of Graduate Programming and The Graduate Center in the Office of the Provost. In this role, Jessica sets the strategic direction for The Graduate Center, including the university-wide graduate fellowships, co-curricular and development programming for over 8,000 graduate and professional students. Jessica works closely with the Vice Provost for Graduate Education […]