About Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs serves as the Office of the Provost. The Provost oversees ISU’s day-to-day operations and advanced academics.

Dr. Adam Bradford is ISU’s Interim Provost since 2023.

The mission of the Office of the Provost is to provide leadership, support, and advocacy to the colleges and other academic units, to ensure quality and innovation in institutional planning and effectiveness, academic programming at all levels, faculty research and creative endeavors, student support, and outreach activities throughout the state.

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Adam Bradford, Ph.D

Office: Admin Bldg Room 315 B

(208) 282- 2171

adambradford@isu.edu

Dr. Adam Bradford was named Idaho State University's Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs July 1, 2023

As the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, he is the Chief Academic Officer of the University

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs has oversight of units that directly impact instructional, academic and research programs. This includes the following administrative units:

outreach campuses/centers
libraries
divisions, institutes, centers, and colleges

In addition, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs develops and assures compliance with administrative directives that support the mission of the University

Bradford is responsible for ISU’s regional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Bradford served diligently as The Dean of the Grad School prior to being named as the Interim Provost of Academic Affairs

Vice President for Health Sciences and Senior Vice Provost

Rex Force, Pharm D.

Office: Gravely Hall 129

(208) 282-3848

forcrex@isu.edu

Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

Represent VP for AA & Provost, ISU Indian Education Representative, Oversee College of Health Sciences colleges, programs and ISU-Meridian

Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Initiatives

Cindy Hill, Ph.D.

Office: Admin Bldg 323 A

(208) 282-4945

hillcynt@isu.edu

Program Health/Program Prioritization, Three-Year Plan, OER, Online Idaho, State Curriculum Process Oversight, UCC AA Rep, Academic Success and Advancement Programs (ASAP). Oversight of IR, Dual Enrollment, and Associate Dean's Council Meetings

Vice Provost for Faculty Success and Instruction

Karen Appleby, Ph.D.

Office: Admin Bldg 323 B

(208) 282-6311

karenappleby@isu.edu

ISU Navigate, GERC AA Rep/GEM State Oversight, Student Petitions, Prior Learning Assessment, Financial Petitions, Catalog Approval, Promotion & Tenure/Workshop, Sabbatical, Assist Provost and VP with Personnel, Chair and Director Annual Meeting/New Chair and Director Training, Distinguished Faculty Event, New Faculty Orientation. Oversight of Program for Instructional Effectiveness, Assessment, and Testing Center

Assistant Vice Provost

Janna Graham, M.A.

Office: Rendezvous Bldg 323

(208) 282-3014

jannagraham@isu.edu

Academic Opportunities Program, Bengal Bridge, College Assistance Migrant Program, High School Equivalency Program, Intensive English Institute, University Honors Program, University Tutoring, TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers, TRIO Educational Talent Search, TRIO McNair Scholars Program, TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science, TRIO Veterans Program, Academic Standards Council

Provost Executive Assistant

Cali Bell, BBA

Office: Admin Bldg Room 315 A

(208) 282-2171

calierickson@isu.edu

Supports the Provost and Vice President of Idaho State University. Assists in Tenure and Promotion, Hiring, and other supportive roles as necessary

Management Assistant

Ann Medinger, B.B.A.

Office: Admin Bldg 315 D

(208) 282-2493

annmedinger@isu.edu

Supports the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Initiatives and Vice Provost for Instruction and Faculty Affairs, Accreditation, Event Planning, Distinguished Faculty Awards, Affiliate Faculty and other supportive roles as necessary

Project Coordinator

Michelle Franklin, B.S.

Office: Admin Bldg 315 C

(208) 282-6311

michellefranklin@isu.edu

Use Banner, Argos, and other applications to collect and track Faculty and University Records. Communications Liaison for Academic Affairs. My ISU Liaison for Academic Affairs. Other supportive roles as necessary