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Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty

The Office of ​​​​​​​the Provost provides leadership to all academic areas to reflect the institution's mission, including long-range planning, budgeting, online and campus-based curriculum, and program development. The office ensures compliance with The New England Commission of Higher Education and other accrediting bodies while overseeing research centers, institutes, and the Office of Sponsored Programs, also maintaining active extramural funding from federal, state, and local agencies and private foundations.

Meet the Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Karen F. Gaines, PhD

Dr. Gaines has served as the Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Norwich University since 2022. She reports to the President and is the second-ranking university official. As such, she serves as the Chief Operating (Administrative) Officer for the University in the absence of the President. Dr. Gaines is also the Chief Academic Officer and provides leadership to all academic areas to reflect the mission of the institution including long-range planning, budgeting, online and campus-based curriculum, and program development. 

Dr. Gaines is internationally recognized for her expertise on the fate and transport of toxicants in extreme environments for both environmental and human risk assessment, specifically as it pertains to health physics, radiobiology, radiochemistry, metals, and organics. Dr. Gaines is an appointed member of both the Health Physics Society and the International Union of Radioecology. She has active roles within the Aerospace Medical Society and the American Public Health Association. She is an active member of the Air & Space Force Association (AFA) and the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA). 

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College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences' goal is to help students better understand the world and the complexities of today's society, be aware of moral, ethical, and social issues, be prepared to exercise intellectual leadership and engage in scientific inquiry.

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College of National Services

Norwich University is proud to be the birthplace of America’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and the only private Senior Military College.  We celebrate over two centuries of commissioned officer development. 

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College of Professional Schools

Cross-discipline training, hands-on practice and our spirit of collaboration let students strengthen conceptual foundations and develop practical, real-world skills. Our graduates leave with the confidence, empathy and motivation to build the industries, processes and structures our evolving society needs.

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College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

For over 25 years, Norwich University has delivered online education to thousands of individuals worldwide. Our students enroll because we meet them where they are, whether at their local coffee shop, in the comfort of their bedroom, or while caring for family members.  Our 100% online degree offerings stress flexibility, accessibility, affordability, and career advancement.

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Academic Initiatives

Academic Research

Academic Innovation & Research

Research is a process for creating new knowledge.  Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.

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Faculty Development

Norwich University faculty members are supported in their scholarly pursuits. The University provides ample resources for research initiatives. This support extends to securing external grants, publishing research findings, presenting at conferences, and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and academic exploration.

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Student Development

Norwich University is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and enriching student experience that goes beyond academic learning. The institution prioritizes the holistic development of its students, fostering personal growth, leadership skills, and a sense of community engagement.

 

Primary Points of Contact

Support Staff

Nicole Warner
Executive Assistant to the Provost

Jenn Renko
Director of Provost Communications and Operations

 

Areas of Oversight

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Meghan Oliver, M.Ed.
Director 
Center for Career Readiness

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Dr. Dalyn Luedtke
Director

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Dr. Michael Thunberg 
Director of the Honors Program

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Dr. Dalyn Luedtke
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Charles Debelius
Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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Thy Yang
Assistant Vice President for International Education

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Greg Sauer 
Executive Director of Library Archives and Museum

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Keith Baranow, MA
Vice President of Military Partnerships and Business Development

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Cynthia Suter
Registrar

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Pamela Koppelmann
Director of Compliance

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Stephanie Skenyon
Director 
Sullivan Museum and History Center

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