Office of the Provost
Leading the Way in Academic Success
The Office of the Provost works closely with cabinet members, academic deans, and academic units to advance the university’s academic mission and support a thriving academic community. By coordinating efforts across teaching, scholarship, and student success initiatives, we help ensure that academic programs remain strong, innovative, and responsive to campus needs. Our office provides guidance, resources, and collaboration to support faculty, staff, and campus partners in all areas of academic affairs.
Academic Affairs Office
Campus Address: 102 Phillips Hall
Mailing Address: CPO #1410, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804
Email Address: provost@unca.edu, 828.251.6470
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m-5 p.m.
Provost's Office
Yvonne Villanueva-Russell
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Office: 102A Phillips Hall
Phone: 828-251-6470
Email: yvr@unca.edu
Jeff Konz, Ph.D.
Associate Provost; Director of Institutional Research
Office: 246B Rhoades Robinson Hall
Phone: (828) 251-6570
Email: jkonz@unca.edu
Bonnie Richardson
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Office: 102 Phillips Hall
Phone: 828-251-6470
Email: brichar6@unca.edu
Regine Criser, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost of Student Success & Engagement
Office: 006 Ramsey Library
Email: rcriser@unca.edu
Suzanne Bryson
Director of Academic Budgeting
Office: 101B Phillips Hall
Phone: 828-232-5162
Email: sbryson@unca.edu
Geralyn Coss
Faculty Human Resources Specialist
Office: 103 Phillips Hall
Phone: 828-251-6471
Email: gcoss@unca.edu
Academic Deans
Sally Wasileski, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Natural and Human Sciences; Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Keith Krumpe, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Senior Administrator for Space Planning; Professor of Chemistry & Organic Chemistry
Office: 118D Phillips Hall
Email: kkrumpe@unca.edu
Pat O’Brien
Academic Affairs Office Manager; Assistant to the Deans & Faculty Senate
Office: 216D Phillips Hall, CPO 1411
Phone: 828-251-6490
Email: pobrien@unca.edu
Academic Units
Brandy Bourne
University Librarian
Office: 117 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828-251-6639
Email: bbourne@unca.edu
Lynne Horgan
University Registrar
Office: 010 Ramsey Library
Phone: 251-6417
Email: lhorgan@unca.edu
Charlotte Smith
University Grants Manager
Office: 333 Zeis Hall, CPO 2030
Phone: 828-255-7082
Email: csmith20@unca.edu
Katherine C. Zubko, Ph.D.
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning; Professor of Religious Studies and Anthropology
Office: 139 Zageir Hall
Phone: 350-4560
Email: kzubko@unca.edu
