Academic Affairs Leadership

The Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Lynchburg maintains and continually develops the University’s academic standards. It oversees all academic programs, ensuring they meet rigorous criteria and reflect the latest industry trends and educational advancements.

Chip Walton, PhD

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Stephen Smith ’97, ’99 MEd, EdD, CSCS, RSCC, USAW

Interim Associate Vice President of Academic and Strategic Operations and Professor of Athletic and Coaching Education

Office of Academic & Strategic Operations Staff

Christy Lucy

Director of Academic Initiatives

Deans

Debbie Bradney, DPE, ATC, ACSM-EP

Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Michael Coco, PhD

Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Timothy L. Schauer, DBA

Dean, School of Professional and Applied Sciences
Associate Professor of Marketing

Associate Deans

Melissa Shaffron ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor of PA Medicine, Program Director of the Master of PA Medicine Program

Directors

Amy Merrill Willis, PhD

Director of General Education

Brooke Marcy, MFA

Director, Daura Museum of Art

Elizabeth O. Giddens, PhD

University Registrar

Elizabeth Sharrett, PhD

Director, Wilmer Writing Center,
Assistant Professor of English

Jennifer Wills

Director of Global Education and Resource Management

John Zinn

Executive Director, Professional Development Institute

Joseph L. Lugo

Joseph Lugo

Director, Beard Center on Aging

Rachel Willis ’15 MA, MEd, PhD

Director of the Westover Honors

Robert L. Canida II

Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer

Tom Bowman, PhD, ATC, FNATA

Director, University Research Center
Professor of Athletic Training

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