About the Office

Interim Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Dave Marvin

Dave Marvin
(309) 556-3101
provost@iwu.edu

David Marvin was appointed Interim Provost and Dean of Faculty on June 1, 2024. He is the chief academic officer of the University, overseeing all academic departments in addition to The Ames Library, Athletics, The Registrar's Office and The Petrick Idea Center.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Cloud State University, JD from the University of Minnesota Law School, and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. He served as an attorney in North Dakota and Minnesota, and then came to IWU as an assistant professor of Business Administration. David has served at Illinois Wesleyan for nearly 30 years, including broad experience in governance and administrative leadership. His area of study is law and ethics.

Associate Provost

Dr. Rebecca Roesner
309-556-3667
rroesner@iwu.edu

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.

Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction

Amy Coles
(309)556-3301
acoles@iwu.edu

The Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction (ADCI) provides leadership in strengthening all curricular programs and balancing curricular needs across disciplines, including oversight and assistance for the Curriculum Council (CC). The ADCI oversees the Shared Curriculum Program, including the Assessment Program, the Writing Program, and Gateway Staffing. In addition, she coordinates with the Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETAL) to ensure the development of the best practices of teaching and learning among faculty, including those pertaining to technology and information fluency.

Dr. Coles (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) teaches interdisciplinary courses on ancient Mediterranean history, religion, and art; two of her favorites are 'Race, Gender, and Ability in the Ancient World' and 'Blood Rites and Mystery Cults.' She publishes on slavery, xenophobia, and intercultural religious exchange in Roman colonization.

Associate Dean for Scholarly and Creative Work

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(309)556-3902
thorpe@iwu.edu

The Associate Dean for Scholarly and Creative Work (ADSCW) supports faculty scholarly and creative work and experiential and entrepreneurial learning for students. The ADSCW also provides oversight and assistance to some offices and committees related to faculty development for scholarly and creative work and experiential learning, particularly the Faculty Development Committee (FDC) and the Center for Engaged Learning’s Engaged Learning Opportunities Office (undergraduate research, academic internships, community-based learning-ARC, and reflective study abroad). The ADSCW provides leadership in supporting the continued professional growth of our faculty as scholars and artists and ensures that these efforts support student learning and engagement at Illinois Wesleyan. Coordination and oversight of External Reviews of Departments and Programs fall under the purview of the ADSCW. The ADSCW works with the Director of the Office of Grants and Foundations Relations to support the development of proposal-writing skills in our faculty and to advance the development of institutional grant proposals. The ADSCW also contributes to New Faculty Orientation and the Pre-Tenure Faculty Mentoring Program with a particular focus on scholarly and creative work and meets with faculty candidates to discuss faculty professional development opportunities for scholarly and creative work.

Administrative Specialists:

Tameka Myers

(309)556-3255
tmyers1@iwu.edu

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.

Brenda Milcik
(309)556-3101
bmilcik@iwu.edu

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.

Faculty Handbook