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Bold Leadership. Boundless Impact.

FAMU’s academic leadership is a dynamic team driving the university’s bold vision for excellence. Together, they champion transformative education, groundbreaking research, and community impact. With a commitment to student success and faculty excellence, they propel FAMU forward, forging powerful partnerships and setting new standards of achievement. Led by the Provost, this powerhouse includes:

Provost Leadership Team

 

Herbert Bailey

Associate Vice President for Fiscal Management/Chief of Staff

Jennifer Collins, Ph.D.
 

 Associate Provost for First Year Studies and Academic Excellence

Reginald Perry, Ph.D.
 

Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs

Sundra Kincey, Ph.D.
 

Associate Provost for Program Quality, SACSCOC Institutional Liasion

Deidre P. Williams
 

Director of Communications

Lewis Johnson, Ph.D.
 

Associate Provost for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives

Cecil Howard, J.D.
 

Associate Provost for Academic Programs, FAMU College of Law

Michael Abazinge
 

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

Unit Leadership

 

Augustus Mitchell

Director, Health Professions Program

Franzetta Fitz, Ph.D.
 

Assistant Provost, Digital and Online Education

William Hyndman, Ph.D.
 

Assistant Vice President for International Education and Development

Timothy Barber
 

Director, Meek-Eaton Black Archives and Research Center

Desmond Stephens, Ph.D.
 

Assistant Provost for Faculty Development, Teaching, and Innovation

Phyllis Watson
 

Director, Office of Continuing Education

Administrative Staff

 

Valeria Singleton

Academic Affairs Program Specialist

Crystal Bryant, Ph.D.
 

Coordinator, Academic Programming and Accountability

Amanda Douglas
 

Director, Academic Support Services

Chardelyne Mercure
 

Executive Assistant

Carucha Jones-Nelson
 

Coordinator, Administrative Services

Ameshia Williams
 

Administrative Assistant

Antonio Witherspoon
 

Coordinator, Administrative Services

Council of Academic Deans

 

Pierre Ngnepieva, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, College of Science and Technology

Seth Ablordeppey, Ph.D.
 

Interim Dean, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health

Ira Bates, Ph.D.
 

Interim Dean, School of Business and Industry

Suvranu De, Ph.D.
 

Dean, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Mira Lowe
 

Dean, School of Journalism & Graphic Communication

Mary Simmons, Ph.D.
 

Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences

Victor Ibeanusi, Ph.D.
 

Dean, School of the Environment

Michael Abazinge, Ph.D.
 

Dean, Graduate Studies and Research

Shannon B. Smith, DNP, Ph.D.
 

Dean, School of Nursing

Cecil Howard, J.D.
 

Interim Dean, College of Law

Valencia Matthews, Ph.D.
 

Dean, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities

G. Dale Wesson, Ph.D.
 

Dean, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Faye Watkins
 

Dean, FAMU Libraries

Sarah Price, Ph.D.
 

Dean, College of Education

Andrew Chin
 

Dean, School of Architecture + Technology

 

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