Senior Leadership Group
The University of Mississippi's senior leadership team consists of highly qualified administrators overseeing key areas across campus.
We are here to serve the Ole Miss community
The SLG is committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity across campus. Led by the Chancellor, this group includes Provosts, Vice Chancellors, and other high-ranking administrators who collectively steer the institution toward its goals. Their collaborative efforts are instrumental in shaping policies, initiatives, and strategic directions that uphold Ole Miss's longstanding traditions while embracing progressive advancements in higher education.
At the heart of the SLG group lies a dedication to nurturing a vibrant campus community where students, faculty, and staff thrive intellectually, socially, and personally. Through transparent communication and thoughtful decision-making, these leaders cultivate an environment conducive to learning, discovery, and holistic development.
By prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, they endeavor to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to excel. Guided by a shared vision for the university's future, the senior leadership group at Ole Miss remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the institution's legacy while continuously adapting to meet the evolving needs of its constituents and society at large.
Senior Leadership
Glenn Boyce
- Chancellor
Joseph Carter
- Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
John Higginbotham
- Vice Chancellor of Research and Economic Development, Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Professor of Public Health, and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Steven Holley
- Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Shawnboda Mead
- Vice Chancellor for Access, Opportunity, and Community Engagement
Charlotte Parks
- Vice Chancellor for Development
Eduardo Prieto
- Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
John Purdom
- Chief Executive Officer of Alumni Affairs
Perry Sansing
- Associate General Counsel and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Governmental Affairs
David Whitcomb
- Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Noel Wilkin
- Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
LouAnn Woodward
- Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Dean of the School of Medicine UMMC
Department of Administration and Finance
The Administration and Finance division is committed to providing quality service that supports the academic, research, and professional programs at the University of Mississippi.
Division of Access, Opportunity, and Community Engagement
We connect people with opportunities and resources so they may engage the world and pursue their dreams.
Office of Development
Our office is helping to drive the University forward through initiatives that will lead to the creation of new scholarships, programs, and facilities.
Office of Enrollment Management
We are here to help guide prospective students through the enrollment process at Ole Miss.
Office of Student Affairs
We are a staff of professional educators who strive to enhance the student experience at the University of Mississippi.
University Marketing and Communications
University Marketing and Communications is a community of passionate storytellers and creative professionals driven to capture, share and distribute the enduring experiences created on our campuses every day. We strive to align, engage, inspire, and connect the University of Mississippi with all stakeholders who know or seek to know Ole Miss.
Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost oversees the entire academic enterprise of the University of Mississippi, including budgets, faculty matters, academic issues, policies, accreditation, interactions with our governing board as they relate to academic issues, planning and strategic issues, student services, research, and minority and diversity support programs.
Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and representation to the University of Mississippi, including its academic units and departments.