The Senior Vice Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs area prides itself on
teamwork.
There is a core team and several units within the Senior Vice Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs area. The
directors of these units and a link to their unit's team webpage are shown below.
Dr. Lynne Crosby is the Senior Vice Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic
Affairs and reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs. Dr. Crosby's primary responsibilities include:
Academic Program Liaison to THEC
Accreditation Liaison to SACSCOC
Chair Leadership Program
Curriculum Development and Approval
Data Governance
Faculty Development
Faculty Evaluation Processes
Faculty Qualifications/Credentials
Faculty RTP Policies and Procedures
Policy Development
Pre-Semester Calendar
Program Accreditation
Support for Academic Affairs Committee of the APSU Board of Trustees
Dr. Crosby supervises the following academic units:
Academic Services and Engagement / QEP
Decision Support and Institutional Research
Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, including Quality Assurance Funding (QAF)
Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence
Lynne Crosby l Senior Vice Provost & Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Lynne S. Crosby serves as Senior Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for
Academic Affairs and the SACSCOC accreditation liaison at Austin Peay State University.
Her professional experience includes over 30 years in higher education in academic
administration, accreditation, assessment, student services, learning communities,
distance learning, military education, articulation, and planning. Dr. Crosby has
conducted more than 70 presentations at state, regional, national, and international
conferences. She earned her BA from Wake Forest University, MS from Florida State
University, PhD from the University of Florida, and a Graduate Certificate in Institutional
Research from Penn State University. Dr. Crosby currently serves on the SACSCOC Board
of Trustees.
Jasmine O’Brien holds a Master of Professional Studies and Bachelor of Science degree
from Austin Peay State University. Jasmine joined the Academic Affairs staff in May
of 2017 after working in the Office of the Registrar for 11 years. In her current
role as Curriculum Coordinator, she is responsible for overseeing the development
and modification of all program and course offerings at Austin Peay State University
and working with Faculty to ensure compliance with THEC curriculum processes and SACSCOC
policies related to Degree Requirements, Substantive Change and Credit Hour.
Lisa has been employed with Austin Peay State University since 2004, beginning in
the Center for Extended & Distance Education. She joined the Academic Affairs team
in 2016 where she serves in the role of Senior Administrative Assistant.
Kyle Christmas serves as the Academic Affairs Project Specialist and joined the APSU
team in 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Teaching,
and Master of Arts in English from Austin Peay State University. Prior to working
in higher education, Kyle spent nine years in secondary education, teaching Honors
and Advanced Placement English courses and serving 6th-12th grade students in a variety
of capacities.
Andrew Luna Ι Executive Director for Decision Support and Institutional Research (DSIR)
Dr. Andrew Luna joined the APSU team in 2018 and is the Executive Director for Decision
Support and Institutional Research. He has served in higher education for over 35
years with 25 of those years in the field of institutional research, effectiveness,
and planning. Dr. Luna earned his Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in higher education administration
as well as his Master’s and Baccalaureate degrees in journalism all from the University
of Alabama.
Melissa Kates Ι Director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence
Melissa Kates has been with Austin Peay State University since 2003 and currently
serves as Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance in the College of Behavioral
and Health Sciences. She began her three year, eleven month appointment as Director
of the CAFE on June 15, 2021.
Amanda Wornhoff Ι Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment (IEA)
Dr. Amanda Wornhoff is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
and joined the APSU community in 2020. She has experience in curriculum, assessment,
faculty affairs, and student success. Prior to working in university administration,
Dr. Wornhoff taught and directed undergraduate writing. As a first-generation college
student, she is committed to providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences
to all students, regardless of background. She holds an Ed.D. in higher education
leadership and policy from Vanderbilt University and an M.A. in English from Roosevelt
University in Chicago.
