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Jerry Prevo | President

Dr. Scott Hicks
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Scott Hicks, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
The Provost and Chief Academic Officer is the administrative advocate for Liberty University’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The Provost and Chief Academic Officer is responsible for developing organizational structures, administering the academic budget, and appointing personnel to manage and execute the functions of all educational programs. The development and implementation of processes that assess the purposes, effectiveness, and quality of all current and proposed academic programs fall under his leadership. Additionally, the Provost and Chief Academic Officer manages the establishment of all creative and interdisciplinary academic programs offered through the university’s residential and online venues, as well as oversees the appointment and evaluation of faculty members and academic administration necessary for the maintenance of those programs.
Shawn D. Akers
Online Provost
Shawn D. Akers, M.A., J.D.
The Online Provost reports to the President and has the authority to effect changes in the online programs in order to ensure compliance as Liberty continues to enhance its level of academic excellence. The Online Provost is responsible for viewing and recommending organizational structures and appointing personnel to manage and execute the functions of academic programs as it relates to Liberty University Online. The Online Provost assesses the purposes, effectiveness, and quality of current and proposed academic programs, policies and procedures, and organizational structures offered through the online mode of delivery. The Online Provost oversees the appointment and evaluation of faculty members and academic leadership within all colleges/schools, departments, and programs that affect online instruction. The Online Provost engages the University Registrar on issues, policies, and decisions being deliberated upon as they relate to Liberty University Online. The Online Provost engages the Faculty Curriculum Council (FCC), Faculty Senate, all Faculty Senate Organizational Committees, Graduate Senate, and Graduate Curriculum Council and reviews and endorses all curricula related to Liberty University Online. The Online Provost engages all co-curricular divisions and academic schools/units as it relates to the Liberty University Online. The Online Provost reviews requests related to budget, hiring, program creation, and operations within those units as it relates to Liberty University Online.
David M. Corry
General Counsel

Glenn Clary
Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Jonathan Falwell
Campus Pastor

Steve Foster
Executive Vice President of Human Resources

John Gauger
Chief Information Officer and Executive VP of Analytics

Ron Kennedy
Executive Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing

Ian McCaw
Director of Athletics

Shon Muldrow
Executive Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity

Robert Ritz
Chief Financial Officer

Cindy Gaebe
Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer

Dr. Mark Hine
Senior Vice President of Student Affairs

Charles Spence
Senior Vice President of Campus Facilities & Transportation

Louis Cambeletta
Vice President of Auxiliary Services

Kristin Conrad
Vice President of Marketing

Matt Cooper
Vice President of Student Financial Services

Dan Deter
Vice President of Major Construction

Greg Dowell
Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

Kirk Handy
Vice President & Athletic Director, Club Sports

Ted Hunt
Vice President of Benefits Administration

Chris Misiano
Vice President of Campus Recreation and Logistics

Jim Nichols
Vice President of Development

Craig Pettitt
Vice President of Real Estate Management

Joshua Rutledge
Vice President of Spiritual Development

Ron Sloan
Vice President of Security & Public Safety

Scott Spear
Vice President of Finance and Administration

Scott Starnes
Vice President of Designated Off-Campus Facilities

Adam Wittcop
Vice President of Software Development and Engineering

Josh Zealand
Vice President of Information Services and Analytics