Duncan Brown
Duncan Brown is vice president for research and Charles Brightman Endowed Professor of Physics. He is an internationally recognized leader in gravitational-wave astronomy and astrophysics and was integral to the discovery of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory.
Elisa Dekaney
Elisa Dekaney serves as associate provost for strategic initiatives, working to strengthen the academic experience through strong connections with campus and community-based programs. In this role, she oversees University-based cultural organizations like the Syracuse University Art Museum, La Casita Cultural Center and Punto de Contacto/Point of Contact, among others.
Jerry Edmonds
Jerry Edmonds serves as the chief of staff for Academic Affairs. In this role, he represents the interests and priorities of the provost and academic affairs across the university. His portfolio includes oversight of Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Research, Office of Retention and Student Success, and Project Advance.
Christina Eiffe
Christina (Chris) Eiffe is associate vice president for academic operations. She brings nearly 25 years of experience in budget and operations, financial planning, accounting, and controls. Eiffe joined the University in 2008, where she most recently served as senior director of budget, operations and strategic initiatives in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Julie Hasenwinkel
As associate provost for academic programs, Julie Hasenwinkel supports teaching, learning and student success. Her portfolio includes oversight of a wide range of University offices and programs in these areas, including the Center for Learning and Student Success, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and Retention and Student Success.
David Seaman
David Seaman is dean of libraries and university librarian. He leads a talented library staff to deliver the services and collections necessary to drive 21st-century research, teaching and learning, and to provide innovative spaces for study, collaboration and innovation.
Peter Vanable
Peter Vanables serves as associate provost for graduate studies and dean of the Graduate School in January 2017. He previously served as interim vice president of research from Jan. 2016 to Aug. 2017. Vanable is a professor of psychology and an adjunct professor of medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Erika Wilkens
Erika Wilkens is assistant provost and executive director of the University’s Syracuse Abroad program, overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations including academic programming, personnel, compliance, budget and real estate. Wilkens plays a key role in developing a long-term strategic plan and advancing the University’s vision and commitment to internationalization.
Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams is the University’s vice president for enrollment services. In this role, he oversees the Office of Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, the Enrollment Processing Center, the Office of Institutional Research and the Student Employment Office.
Jamie Winders
Jamie Winders serves as vice provost for faculty affairs. In this capacity, she partners with the interim provost and other academic affairs leaders to support key faculty initiatives and advance the University’s vision and mission as outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan.