Leadership

Provost

The provost and executive vice president is the university’s chief academic officer charged by the Board of Visitors and the president with overseeing all aspects of education, research, and public engagement of the university.

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Marion Underwood

Provost and Executive Vice President

Appointed in July 2026, Marion Underwood oversees the university’s academic mission, supporting faculty excellence and student success across all four campuses.

For scheduling: Sarah Parnell

Administration

The university's academic administration supports student achievement and faculty advancement.

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Renate Guilford

Vice Provost for Academic Administration

Renate Guilford provides effective and efficient management of institutional resources, activities, and processes for the Office of the Provost.

For scheduling: Diane Jordan

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Janette Muir

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Janette Muir oversees academic operations in graduate and undergraduate education, global education, external educational partnerships, and continuing and professional education.

For scheduling: Amir Hasan

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David Burge

Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Achievement

David Burge oversees the strategic planning and implementation of policies, practices, and initiatives aimed at attracting, enrolling, and retaining students.

For scheduling: Jen Flammia

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Laurence Bray

Senior Associate Provost for Graduate Education

As head of the Graduate Division and chair of the Graduate Council, Laurence Bray provides leadership for George Mason’s portfolio of graduate activities.

For scheduling: Megan Landreth

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Gesele Durham

Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning;
Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development

Gesele Durham leads the university’s evaluation and assessment efforts, while also advancing faculty well-being, development, and success.

For Institutional Effectiveness and Planning scheduling: Karen Manley
For Faculty Affairs and Development scheduling: Kylie Sertic

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Andre Marshall

Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact

As the university’s senior research officer, Andre Marshall provides overall leadership for the portfolio of research, innovation, and economic development activities.

For scheduling: Yellia Seanor

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Keith Renshaw

Senior Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education

Keith Renshaw oversees undergraduate academic programs and curricula, high-impact practice programs that stretch across majors, and student success initiatives to enhance the undergraduate student experience.

For scheduling: Heather Madnick

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Pam Patterson

Interim Vice President for University Life

Pam Patterson, alongside Sally Lorentson, provides strategic leadership for the university’s student affairs division.

For scheduling: Alissa Karton and Maddie Davis

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Sally Lorentson

Interim Vice President for University Life

Sally Lorentson, alongside Pam Patterson, leads units and initiatives focused on campus climate, access and transitions, and success while overseeing support and services for George Mason students.

For scheduling: Alissa Karton and Maddie Davis

Deans

Each of George Mason's 10 colleges and schools are led by a dean, as well as the Honors College, Mason Korea, and University Libraries.

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Ajay Vinzé

Donald G. Costello College of Business

Ajay Vinzé maintains an active research agenda that is widely recognized for technology innovation and organizational relevance while leveraging collaboration with public and private sector organizations.

For scheduling: Mako Honda

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Ingrid Guerra-López

College of Education and Human Development

Ingrid Guerra-López is an internationally recognized expert in human performance systems whose work is characterized by a systems approach, multistakeholder engagement, and cross-collaboration.

For scheduling: Maggie Hall

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Kenneth Ball

College of Engineering and Computing

Kenneth Ball was appointed dean in August 2012 and is recognized internationally for his research in computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

For scheduling: Elizabeth Dean

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Zofia Burr

Honors College

Zofia Burr is the current—and founding—dean of the Honors College, where her main areas of research are African American literature and the reception of modern American poetry.

For scheduling: TBD

Ann Ardis

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ann Ardis is a distinguished scholar and academic leader known for her interdisciplinary research on late nineteenth and early twentieth-century British literature and culture.

For scheduling: Jenna McGwin

Daniel Kelly

Antonin Scalia School of Law

Daniel Kelly is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics.

For scheduling: Kim Gallagher

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Joshua Park

Mason Korea

Joshua Park oversees all academic and administrative functions of Mason Korea and works closely with faculty, staff, and students to enhance its reputation as a leader in global education.

For scheduling: Crystal Seo

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Alpaslan Özerdem

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution

With over 20 years of field research experience, Alpaslan Özerdem specializes in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction.

For scheduling: Mercedes Allsop

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Mark Rozell

Schar School of Policy and Government

Mark Rozell is the founding dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government, where he holds the Ruth D. and John T. Hazel Chair in Public Policy.

For scheduling: Julie Hudson

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Melissa Perry

College of Public Health

Dr. Melissa Perry—trained as an epidemiologist in public health—is internationally respected for her work as a scientist, educator, and academic leader.

For scheduling: Ashley Grammick

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Cody W. Edwards

College of Science

Cody W. Edwards is an academic leader recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research, expanding access to STEM education, and fostering student success.

For scheduling: Teri Fede

Anne Osterman

University Libraries

Anne Osterman has over 20 years of experience in academic libraries, with particular expertise in cooperative acquisitions and collection development, collection assessment, and e-resource management.

For scheduling: T ammy Rogers

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Rick Davis

College of Visual and Performing Arts

Rick Davis oversees the college’s seven academic programs, its creative, research, and community arts education arms, and its several performance and exhibition venues.

For scheduling: Alicia Kirksey