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Provost’s Welcome

Kimberly Muller, Ph.D.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office: ADMIN 213
Phone: (906) 635-2211
Email: [email protected]

The Provost is the chief academic officer of Lake Superior State University. Dr. Kimberly Muller provides leadership and oversight for Academic Affairs, including Assessment and Accreditation, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Great Lakes Ecology and Education, the College of Professional Studies, Library and Academic Services, the Registrar’s Office, Charter Schools, Regional Centers, and Sponsored Programs.

 

Dr. Muller holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of North Texas. She joined LSSU in 2004 as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. She was granted tenure and promoted to Associate Professor in 2009 and then promoted to the rank of Professor in 2016. She served as Chair of the School of Mathematics and Computer Science from 2015 until 2018 and as Dean of the College of Innovation and Solutions from 2018 until 2023, when she was appointed Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Muller subsequently assumed the permanent role of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

 

As Provost, Dr. Muller works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership to advance academic excellence, student success, assessment and continuous improvement, and the University’s strategic priorities.

Another Great Day at Lake State!

SIGN FOR OUR TIMES – Lake Superior State University’s Foundation Executive Director Tom Coates and President Tony McLain (l-r, both on right) unveil a restored sign that once again graces the university’s East Gate College Drive entrance. President Kenneth Shouldice installed the sign during his 1965-82 tenure as a statement of purpose for LSSU students. Looking on from left are former continuing education director Laurine Kelly; Social Sciences Professor Emeritus Tom Kelly; Margaret Money, wife of late History Professor Emeritus Robert Money; Political Science Professor Emeritus William “Doc” Castor; and History Professor Emeritus Daniel Dorrity, whose LSSU tenure reached back more than 50 years. (LSSU/John Shibley 2013)

 


Provost Office: Academic Affairs Resources

Academic Resources

Academic Affairs: Calendar of Events, State Authorization, Career Technical Education, and Provost’s Academic Updates.

Academic Resources

Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition: Dean’s List, Faculty Recognition, Distinguished Teaching Award, Excellence in Advising Award.

Awards and Recognition

Faculty Resources

Faculty Resources: Forms and Policies, Handbooks, List of University Instructors, King Chavez Parks, Fund Applications

Faculty Resources

Organizational Chart

2026 Operational Academic Affairs Org Chart Final effective July 1, 2026


Related Resources

Assessment of the total student learning experience at Lake Superior State University encompasses the aspects of both academics and operational support.

Academic Assessment

The Office of the President serves as liaison to the LSSU Board of Trustees, and oversees the development of the University mission, visiov

President’s office

LSSU sponsored Charter Schools are public schools, operating in much the same way as traditional public schools. They are free, open to all, and operate under the direction of a publicly-appointed board of directors.

Charter Schools

Lake Superior State University maintains ongoing institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation

The Lake Superior State University Strategic Plan guides the institutions efforts in fulfillment of our mission to help all students to reach their full potential.

Strategic Plan


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