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Nancy Brickhouse
Nancy Brickhouse

Provost

Nancy Brickhouse

Provost

As chief academic officer, Nancy Brickhouse is responsible for the University's twelve colleges and schools, its research enterprise, University Libraries, as well as Baylor's centers and institutes.

Nancy_Brickhouse@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-3601
Enid Watkins Holleyman
(254) 710-7803

(appointments)

Kristina Campos-Davis
Kristina Campos-Davis

Chief of Staff to the Provost

Kristina Campos-Davis

Chief of Staff to the Provost

The Chief of Staff is the senior advisor to the Provost and provides oversight to the Office of the Provost staff and serves as the key strategist in initiating and developing the academic strategic plan, R1 Carnegie classification, and other initiatives.

Kristina_Campos@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-7838
Enid Watkins Holleyman
(254) 710-7803

(appointments)

James Benninghof
James Bennighof

Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

James Bennighof

Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Jim Bennighof manages faculty-related processes and policies, including hiring, evaluation, and tenure and promotion. He also serves as the liaison between the Office of the Provost and the Baylor University Press, the Institute for Faith and Learning, and the Mayborn Museum.

James_Bennighof@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-6500
Debi Talley
(254) 710-7591

(appointments)

Gary Carini
Gary Carini

Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Professional Education and Professor of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation

Gary Carini

Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Professional Education and Professor of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation

As the Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Professional Education, Gary Carini is responsible for campus-wide, data-driven decision-making and the development and implementation of professional education, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Included in this portfolio is the oversight of the Baylor University Career Center (BUCC), serving all students as they pursue their careers of choice.

Gary_Carini@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 3rd Floor

(254) 710-4091
Melissa Stone
(254) 710-2414

(appointments)

Kevin Chambliss
Kevin Chambliss

Vice Provost for Research

Kevin Chambliss

Vice Provost for Research

Kevin Chambliss is the Vice Provost for Research. His office provides faculty with resources for obtaining funding to support research and scholarship, helps them to collaborate with entities outside the university, and pursues technology transfer and licensing opportunities with industry. His office also provides administrators with research-related information to support decision making and assists other units with research-related publicity.

Kevin_Chambliss@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 3rd Floor

(254) 710-3763
Sherri Honza
(254) 710-1271

(appointments)

 Jeffrey Hamilton
Jeffrey Hamilton

Vice Provost for Global Engagement

Jeffrey Hamilton

Vice Provost for Global Engagement

Jeff Hamilton is the Vice Provost for Global Engagement. He provides oversight to the Center for Global Engagement (including Study Abroad and International Student and Scholar Services), Global Baylor (Quality Enhancement Plan), and the Global Gateway Program.

Jeffrey_Hamilton@baylor.edu

Hankamer Academic Center H106

(254) 710-2657
S Lynae Jordan
(254) 710-2657

(appointments)

Larry Lyon
Larry Lyon

Vice Provost

Larry Lyon

Vice Provost

Larry Lyon is the Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. He provides the provost with strategic insight on issues related to graduate students, programs, and faculty

Larry_Lyon@baylor.edu

Morrison 200

(254) 710-3588
Sheila L. Dooley
(254) 710-4327

(appointments)

Wesley Null
Wesley Null

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Institutional Effectiveness

Wesley Null

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Institutional Effectiveness

Wesley Null is Baylor's Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Institutional Effectiveness. He provides a common vision for all undergraduate programs, manages the university's SACSOC accreditation efforts, and coordinates with all academic units to achieve goals related to student success.

Wesley_Null@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-7591
Debi Talley
(254) 710-7591

(appointments)

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Stephen Breck Reid

Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Belonging

Stephen Breck Reid

Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Belonging

Steve Reid is the Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Belonging. In collaboration with academic deans and other senior leaders, Dr. Reid assists in articulating how Baylor’s commitment to diversity emanates from our Christian mission while also being solutions-oriented. Among his responsibilities are developing resources, strategies, and infrastructure to increase and retain underrepresented faculty by ensuring networks of support and belonging across the array of diverse Christian identities at the University.

stephen_reid@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 107

(254) 710-6282
Enid Watkins Holleyman
(254) 710-7803

(appointments)

Lisa Rhiney

Vice Provost for Administration and Operations

Lisa Rhiney

Vice Provost for Administration and Operations

As the Vice Provost for Administration and Operations, Lisa Rhiney is responsible for the annual budgeting process for academic units, the financial components of hiring, execution of strategic initiatives, and providing financial analytical support to the provost, vice provosts, deans and directors in academy. She also oversees the Office of the Registrar and works with various stakeholders and project teams across the university in support of the strategic plan.

Lisa_Rhiney@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-6797
Debi Talley
(254) 710-7591

(appointments)

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Adrienne Conradt

Academic Affairs Event Coordinator and Office Manager

Adrienne Conradt

Academic Affairs Event Coordinator and Office Manager

Adrienne_Conradt@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-3601
Melissa Stone

Coordinator for Academic Affairs

Melissa Stone

Coordinator for Academic Affairs

Melissa_Stone@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 304

(254) 710-2414
Debi Talley
Debi Talley

Assistant to the Vice Provosts and Faculty Credentials Coordinator

Debi Talley

Assistant to the Vice Provosts and Faculty Credentials Coordinator

Deborah_Talley@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-7591
Enid Watkins Holleyman

Assistant to the Provost & Chief of Staff, Communications Manager

Enid Watkins Holleyman

Assistant to the Provost & Chief of Staff, Communications Manager

Enid_Holleyman@baylor.edu

Pat Neff 109

(254) 710-7803

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