Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), a state college located on campuses in Tifton and Bainbridge in south Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost). Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Provost is both the chief academic officer for the College. ABAC is a member of the University System of Georgia and enrolls 3700 students in its baccalaureate and associate degree programs. The Provost is expected to take office in June 2025.

Click below for the ABAC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Profile.

Ryan Hogan, Co-Chair, VP for Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications, Cabinet

Dr. Andrew Thoron, Co-Chair, Dept. Head and Faculty, School of Agricultural and Natural Resources

Chris Daniels, Director of IT and CTO, Office of Technology Services

Dr. Jerry Baker, Interim Provost and Dean of SANR, Provost Office and School of Agricultural and Natural Resources

Rachel Frantz, Career Center Coordinator, Academic Affairs

Dr. Franzelle Mathis-Pertilla, Interim Dean, Stafford School of Business

Dr. Eric Larson, Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Sciences

Leigh Ann Reed, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Jessica Miller, Bursar, Finances and Operations

Sheila McLendon, Associate Professor, School of Arts and Sciences

Olga Contreras, Director, Multicultural Educational Programs, Student Affairs

Jenna Williams, Student, Student Body President

Victoria Whiddon, Advancement Officer, External Affairs

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