Office of Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs is the university’s central hub for the student experience. The office oversees all areas of faculty and academic support and administration, including all university faculty and academic departments, academic support services, engaged learning, academic initiatives including Furman’s institutes, centers, and partnerships, and institutional research and assessment.
The office is led by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Academic Leadership Team.
Mentoring at Furman
Each student is supported by a team of mentors and advisors – including faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university – who can help with educational journeys and professional goals.
Mentoring opportunities
Teaching and Advising Awards
Meet the recent recipients of teaching and advising awards.
Teaching and Advising Awards
Student Academic Honors
Academic excellence is recognized in a number of ways at Furman University.
Student Academic Honors
Prospective Faculty
Learn more about rewarding faculty positions available at Furman.
Become a faculty memberAcademic Leadership Team
Led by the Provost as Furman’s chief academic officer and the Dean of the Faculty, the academic leadership team includes administrators and faculty members responsible for the university’s academic programs and services.
Beth Pontari
Jeremy Cass
Diane Boyd
Cynthia King
Michelle Horhota
Jason Jones
Mac McArthur
Victoria Turgeon
John Wheeler
Academic Affairs Staff
Melanie Armstrong
Kate Burris
Tracy Carner
Kristen Frawley
Mike Goodrich
Brad Harmon
Heather Rockwell
Michelle Shaw
Contact Academic Affairs
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