Michael Bernstein
Professor of History and Economics
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
mbernstein@tulane.edu, (504) 865-5261

Michael oversees all aspects of academic life at Tulane and advises University President Scott Cowen on all academic matters. He works closely with the Deans of the Schools and Directors of the Research Centers and Institutes in pursuit of the University's core missions in research, art-making, teaching, professional service, and community engagement.

Ana López
Associate Professor of Communication
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
lopez@tulane.edu, (504) 314-2249

Ana's responsibilities include assisting the Provost on all faculty issues, including promotion and tenure, hiring plans, and recruitment. She serves as a liaison to the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Architecture, Newcomb-Tulane College, the Center for Public Service, the Stone Center for Latin American Studies, the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute, and Student Affairs.

Brian S. Mitchell
Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Associate Provost for Graduate Studies & Research
brian@tulane.edu, (504) 314-2818

Brian is responsible for oversight of all graduate and professional studies academic issues, oversees the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and he assists the Provost in the formulation of University research policy. He serves as a liaison to the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Social Work, the A. B. Freeman School of Business, the Law School, and the School of Continuing Studies, as well as the Murphy Institute.

M. A. "Tonette" Krousel-Wood
Professor of Medicine
Professor of Epidemiology
Associate Provost for the Health Sciences
mawood@tulane.edu, (504) 865-5261

Tonette's responsibilities include assisting the Provost with issues as they pertain to the health sciences in general and to the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and the Tulane National Primate Research Center in particular.

Michael Cunningham
Professor of Psychology
Associate Provost for Engaged Learning and Teaching
Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT)
Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellow
mcunnin1@tulane.edu, (504) 862-3308

Mike leads the operation of the University's Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT) – an initiative that has emerged as part of Tulane’s on-going accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  CELT's mission is to enhance student learning and to pursue the development of engagement-based and experiential curriculums across all University Schools and Centers as well as Newcomb-Tulane College.

Gabriel Feldman
Associate Professor of Law
Director, Tulane Sports Law Program
Associate Provost for NCAA Compliance
gfeldman@tulane.edu, (504) 865-5948

Gabe works with the Provost and other members of the senior University administration to monitor, coordinate, and verify compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference USA, and University rules and regulations regarding athletic competition and related activities. In this role, he assists coaches, administrators, faculty, and students in maintaining the academic integrity of all athletic programs. 

Richard Aubry
Professor of Practice of Business and Sociology
Assistant Provost for Civic Engagement and Social Entrepreneurship
raubry@tulane.edu, (504) 314-2815

Rick works with both the Office of Academic Affairs and the President's Office on issues related to civic engagement and social entrepreneurship.  He provides guidance and leadership on a wide range of matters in the social innovation arena such as the development of course curricula, research agendas, external relations, and fundraising.  Rick also helps to develop and sustain key partnerships and collaborative endeavors with community agencies, socially innovative enterprises, and non-profit organizations.

Ann Salzer
Assistant Provost
asalzer@tulane.edu, (504) 314-2816

Ann oversees the administrative operations of the Provost’s Office, and is the Chief of the Provost's Staff. She assists the Provost in planning meetings with the Deans’ Council, the Board of Administrators of Tulane University, and the general staff. She maintains the database on all faculty, updates the Faculty Handbook, and when necessary, acts as liaison to search advisory committees for senior academic leadership positions.

Katie Busby
Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research
kbusby@tulane.edu, (504) 314-2898

Katie is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing campus-wide assessment activities. These efforts include the creation and execution of student learning and institutional effectiveness assessment plans and improvement initiatives.  Katie also plays an integral role in coordinating the University’s reaffirmation reviews with its core accreditation agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Alysia Loshbaugh
Director of Budget and Financial Affairs
akravitz@tulane.edu, (504) 862-8209

Alysia manages the budget and financial activities for the Provost's office. She is the financial liaison to all Schools, the University Budget Office, and the University Accounting Office. Alysia assists and supports the Provost, Associate Provosts, and Assistant Provost with planning and executing special projects and events. She also maintains the office website and supervises student workers.

Melissa Bender
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Provost
mbender@tulane.edu, (504) 314-2817

Melissa provides primary administrative support for the Provost, including scheduling and travel planning, the routing of all correspondence, and managing interaction with all direct reports. In addition, Melissa oversees the Undergraduate Activities Fund and coordinates the process of academic personnel review.

Erin P. Gordon
Executive Secretary
egordon5@tulane.edu, (504) 314-5077

Erin provides administrative support for the Associate Provosts, Assistant Provosts, and the Director of Budget and Financial Affairs.  She assists with the day-to-day operations of the Provost’s Office and is the primary contact for conference room scheduling.  As the front desk manager, she greets visitors, directs phone calls, handles incoming and outgoing mail, and receives and tracks documents related to faculty appointment, promotion and tenure.

Kathryn R. Trimble
Senior Program Coordinator, Faculty Development Initiatives
ktrimble@tulane.edu, (504) 988-6282

Kathryn is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of university-wide faculty development initiatives. These efforts include the coordination of the NIH-sponsored BIRCWH career development program, facilitation of interdisciplinary interactions that foster faculty development and scholarly engagement, and identification of best practices and strategies for enhancing faculty development and scholarly activity.

Ashley H. Robison
Senior Program Coordinator, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
arobison@tulane.edu, (504) 247-1213

Ashley oversees the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies under Associate Provost Brian Mitchell. She is the key contact person for the office, and interacts directly with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the institution. Ashley manages the day-to-day operations of the office and assists the Director with event planning, development of recruitment materials, and website development.