Our Mission
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Education exists to support and champion Vanderbilt faculty at every stage of their career and to promote and advise professional academic programs.
We will collaborate across all OFAPE units to:
- Amplify faculty achievements, experiences and innovations
- Demystify the paths of career advancement
- Develop essential skills, programs and networks
- Ensure the quality and integrity of academic programs
- Innovate powerful teaching tools, resources and technologies
- Nurture a collaborative culture of discovery and belonging
- Advance ambitious goals for excellence in professional education
Leadership Team
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Duane Watson
Associate Provost for Faculty Development
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Mallika Vinekar
Assistant Provost for Professional Education
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Danielle Certa
Director of Faculty Appointments
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Eric Cummings
Director of Academic Program Review, Assessment, and Accreditation
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Jermaine Soto
Senior Director for Faculty Advancement
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Whit Stiles
Director of Strategy and Communications
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Sonya Hubbard
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
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Jen Anderson
Director of the Office of Education Design and Development
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Pavneet Aulakh
Senior Faculty Fellow
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Lily Claiborne
Senior Faculty Fellow