Lee University carries out its work through the leadership of the President’s Cabinet, which comprises the president, the provost, and seven Vice Presidents. Each of eight units at Lee is referred to as a “sector” and is led by one of these Vice Presidents. Sectors at Lee are as follows:
- Academic Affairs
- Business and Finance
- Enrollment and Marketing
- Information Technology
- Operations
- Student Life
- Student Success
- University Relations
Lee’s largest sector, Academic Affairs, includes the six colleges and schools that serve all the university’s academic programs. Along with the Provost and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, these colleges and schools are led by a group of deans and associate deans. The university’s six academic units are as follows:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- Helen DeVos College of Education
- School of Music
- School of Nursing
- School of Theology & Ministry
Look below to see the roster of outstanding leaders responsible for making every part of the university effective, efficient, and excellent.
PRESIDENT AND CHANCELLOR
Paul Conn, PhD
President and Chancellor
(423) 473-3800
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center
VICE PRESIDENTS
Chris Conine, CPA
Vice President for Business and Finance
Phone: 423-614-8102
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Office: Dixon Center
Jean Eledge, EdD
Vice President of Academic Affairs
(423) 473-3795
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Office: Dixon Center
Suzanne Holt, EdD
Vice President for Student Life
(423) 473-3762
Contact via email
Office: Student Life Building
Lorinda Roberts, DEdMin
Vice President for Student Success
(423) 303-5127
Contact via email
Office: Paul Conn Student Union
Jeff Salyer, PhD
Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing
(423) 614-8216
Contact via email
Office: Creative Studio
Nate Tucker, MBA
Vice President for Information Technology
(423) 473-1190
Contact via email
Office: Higginbotham Administration Building
Josh York, BA
Vice President for Operations
(423) 614-8351
Contact via email
Office: Vest Building
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Vanessa Hammond, MA
Senior Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations
(423) 614-8511
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University Relations | Location: VST 202B
John Maupin, MBA
Athletic Director
(423) 614-8440
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Athletics | Location: MAB
DEANS
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Randy Wood, PhD
Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
(423) 614-8115
Contact via email
Office: Humanities Center
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Holly Perleoni, DBA
Associate Dean of the School of Business
(423) 614-8694
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Office: School of Business
HELEN DEVOS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bill Estes, PhD
Dean of Helen DeVos College of Education
(423) 614-8192
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Office: Helen DeVos College of Education
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
William Green, DMA
Dean of School of Music
(423) 614-8247
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Office: School of Music Curtsinger Building
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Randy Sheeks, DMA
Associate Dean of School of Music
(423) 614-88384
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Office: School of Music Curtsinger Building
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY
Terry Cross, PhD
Dean of School of Theology & Ministry
(423) 303-5080
Contact via email
Office: School of Theology & Ministry
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY
Bob Bayles, PhD
Associate Dean of School of Theology & Ministry
(423) 303-5130
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Office: School of Theology & Ministry
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Amy Jo Perry, DNP
Dean of School of Nursing
(423) 473-3804
Contact via email
Office: School of Nursing Building