Provost's Office Staff
Dr. Joe Glover
Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Joseph Glover
Joe Glover became Interim Provost in September 2024, resuming his 15-year career as UF’s chief academic officer after a brief period as provost of the University of Arizona.
Glover served as UF Provost from 2008 to 2023. Prior to that appointment, his academic leadership positions at UF included interim provost, associate provost for academic affairs, and interim dean and associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Having arrived at UF in 1982 as an assistant professor in mathematics, he served as chair of the mathematics department from 1993 to 1998.
As provost, Glover conceptualized and spearheaded UF’s embrace of artificial intelligence in education, a university wide initiative launched in 2020 that has since won the university recognition as the nation’s leading university in AI across the curriculum. He led administrators in planning and implementing the UF Preeminence Plan, a multiyear effort to recruit all-star faculty in key fields that helped drive UF’s rise into the Top Ten in 2017 in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings and subsequent ascent into the Top 5. UF launched UF Online, the Pathway to Campus Enrollment, or PaCE program, and the UF Innovation Academy under his leadership.
As interim provost, Glover’s priorities include continuing to guide UF’s ascent as the nation’s AI University, contributing to developing the academic programs at a new graduate education campus in Jacksonville and a renewed focus on UF’s climb in the national and international rankings.
“Ultimately,” he said, “my goal is to grow and strengthen the academic enterprise so that the next permanent provost inherits an institution poised for success.”
Glover received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Cornell University and his master's and doctoral degrees in mathematics from the University of California, San Diego. He taught at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Rochester before joining the University of Florida faculty. He held a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellowship at UCSD and an NSF-CNRS fellowship at the Universite de Grenoble II.
His research in probability theory, stochastic processes, and potential theory has been supported by the NSF, the AFOSR, and the NSA. He served as an associate editor of the Journal of Theoretical Probability (1996-2007) and, since 2001, Glover has provided orientation and training to new department chairs in the State University System through the Institute for Academic Leadership.
- Ms. Amber Allen, Director, Administrative Services
- Ms. Kim Bagley, Executive Assistant
- Ms. Stacey Dennis, Human Resources Specialist II
- Ms. Rose Farley, Administrative Specialist I
- Mr. Aaron Hoover, Chief of Staff
- Ms. Cynthia Sager, Administrative Specialist II
Dr. Heather White
Vice President for Student Life
Dr. Heather White serves as Vice President for Student Life at the University of Florida, where she is responsible for developing and leading effective student support services and programs. She is dedicated to creating pathways for student success and enhancing the student experience.
Assisted by
- Ms. Kathy Chambers, Executive Assistant
Dr. Nicole Stedman
Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Dr. Nicole Stedman is Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. A three-time University of Florida alumna — Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences (1998), Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication (2001), and Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education and Communication (2004) — she has served UF over 17 years as professor, student mentor, published researcher, grants partner, associate department chair, Faculty Senate chair, and Board of Trustees member, driven by her focus on leadership education. Extended Biography.
Assisted by
- Mr. Luke Gordon, Administrative Specialist I
Dr. Marta Wayne
Associate Provost and Dean of the International Center
Dr. Marta Wayne is Associate Provost and Dean of the International Center. Dr. Wayne is a professor of Biology, specializing in the evolution & ecology of infectious disease and evolutionary genetics. A faculty member in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 1998, Wayne was chair of the Department of Biology from 2014-2021. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies. Dr. Wayne provides leadership in the operation of the International Center and international engagement in scholarship, research, and teaching. Extended Biography.
Assisted by
- Mr. Terrence Funke, Executive Assistant
Dr. Chris J. Hass
Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
Chris J. Hass is a Professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Performance. He joined the Provost’s office in 2018. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (M.S. and Ph.D.) and prior to returning to UF in 2006, he held academic positions at Columbia University and Georgia Institute of Technology. Extended biography.
- Ms. Kim Bagley, Administrative Specialist III
Office of Undergraduate Affairs
- Ms. Leslie McKenna, Academic Program Specialist II
- Dr. Tobin Shorey, Assistant Provost and Senior Associate In
- Ms. Corrin Fleming, Academic Program Specialist III
Dr. Brian Harfe
Interim Associate Provost for Teaching and Technology
- Ms. Kelly Jacoby, Administrative Specialist III
Dr. David L. Reed
Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives
David L. Reed has a diverse portfolio including UF’s Artificial Intelligence initiative and Honorific Awards. He is a Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, and joined the Provost’s Office in 2018. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University (M.S. and Ph.D.) and was a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Utah prior to joining UF in 2004. Extended Biography.Assisted by
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Dr. Cathy Lebo
Associate Provost and Director of Institutional Planning and Research
Prior to coming to UF in 2017, she served as Assistant Provost and Academic Program Director at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Lebo earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees in anthropology from Indiana University and her doctorate degree in anthropology/archaeology also from Indiana University. Contact.
Areas of Responsibility
- Ms. Chris Gaynor, Administrative Specialist III
Dr. Cheryl Gater
Associate Provost and Director
As Associate Provost and Director, Cheryl is responsible for additions, modifications, terminations of the university's academic degree programs and is the liaison to the Board of Governors on such matters. Additionally, she is the institutional liaison for the university's accreditor, SACSCOC. Cheryl has been with the University of Florida since 1999. She earned her B.A. in Business Administration and M.A. in International Business from UF, and her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Wilmington University.
Assisted by
- Ms. Ashley Garrett, Administrative Specialist III
Mr. Ron Anderson
University Ombuds
Mr. Anderson serves as a resource and designated neutral party for students, faculty and staff who may have a university related concern or problem. Such problems may be related to grades, difference of opinion with instructors or co-workers, interpretation of university policies, or other administrative issues that may be of concern. The Ombuds works with staff, faculty and students to interpret university policy, and help identify options and strategies for resolving issues. Additionally, Mr. Anderson serves as liaison between students and departments, colleges, program areas or administration and as adviser to the provost for all matters relating to student concerns and serves on various committees and councils related to student matters.
- Ms. Becky Gilreath, Administrative Support Assistant II