Provost & Staff

The Provost and his staff support the ongoing operations of Academic Affairs.

Dr. Kimberly Muller

Dr. Kimberly Muller

Interim Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office: ADMIN 213
Phone: (906) 635-2211
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The Provost is the chief academic officer of the university. Dr. Muller provides leadership and oversight for Academic Affairs, which includes the College of Criminal Justice & Emergency Responders, the College of Education & Liberal Arts, the College of Health & Behavior, the College of Innovation & Solutions, and the College of Science & Environment, the Center for Freshwater Research & Education, the Registrar’s Office, Shouldice Library, Charter Schools, Regional Centers, and Sponsored Programs.

Dr. Kimberly Muller joined LSSU as an Assistant Professor in Mathematics in 2004. In 2009, she was granted tenure and promoted to Associate Professor. In 2016, she was promoted to Full Professor. Dr. Muller has served as the Dean of the College of Innovation and Solutions since 2017. She was appointed as the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on April 3, 2023.

Provost’s Staff

Gail Essmaker

Gail Essmaker

Vice Provost for Accreditation and Assessment

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Erica Newland

Vice Provost for Research & Innovation/Special Advisor to the Native American Center

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Sausha Tews

Administrative Assistant

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