Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Provost & Dean of the Faculty

John Miles

John Miles was appointed Provost and Dean of Faculty on July 1, 2025. He is the chief academic officer of the University, overseeing all academic departments in addition to The Ames Library, The Registrar's Office and The Petrick Idea Center.

Email:
jmiles2@iwu.edu

Phone:
(309) 556-3101

Associate Provost

Rebecca Roesner, PhD

Direct responsibilities of the Associate Provost encompass student research, academic facilities and equipment, the faculty salary budgets, and the hiring of adjunct faculty. Doctor Roesner earned her bachelor's degree at Ohio Wesleyan University and Ph.D. at University of Kansas. More information on programs managed by the associate provost's office can be found on the Associate Provost's office website.

Email:
rroesner@iwu.edu

Phone:
(309) 556-3667

Dean of Curricular & Faculty Development

Amy Coles, PhD

The Dean of Curricular and Faculty Development provides assistance to the Provost on a wide range of academic issues, particularly those supporting the curriculum and faculty development. The position provides opportunities to guide key campus initiatives, especially related to the Shared Curriculum, short-term study abroad, academic technology, best practices of teaching and learning, faculty development at all career stages, and recognition of faculty excellence. The Dean of Curricular and Faculty Development serves as the Academic Affairs liaison to committees related to curriculum, instruction, and faculty development, in particular the Curriculum Council (CC), the Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETAL), and the Faculty Development Committee (FDC). They also oversee the Thorpe Center for Faculty Development and its activities and charges.

Email:
acoles@iwu.edu

Phone:
(309) 556-3301

Administrative Specialists:

Brenda Milcik

Administrative Specialist (Provost)

The Administrative Specialist to the Provost manages the daily operations of the Provost’s office and is the liaison between the Provost and all internal and external constituents.

Email:
bmilcik@iwu.edu

Phone:
(309) 556-3101

Tameka Myers

Administrative Specialist (Associate Provost)

The Administrative Specialist to the Associate Provost manages the daily operations of the Associate Provost’s office and is the liaison between the Associate Provost and all internal and external constituents.

Email:
tmyers1@iwu.edu

Phone:
(309) 556-3255

Kirsten Bridgemen, MS

Thorpe Administrative Specialist

The Administrative Specialist to the Dean of Curricular & Faculty Development manages the daily operations of the Dean's office and the Thorpe Center. They also serve as the liaison between the Provost and all internal and external constituents.

Email:
kbridgem@iwu.edu

Phone:
(309) 556-3728

About the Office

Office of the Provost