Academic Vice President

Dr. McCulloh is the chief academic administrator of the University.  Priority for this position is given to members of the Society of Jesus.  All academic deans and other key academic administrators report to the Academic Vice President.  The Academic Vice President is responsible for academic planning and academic standards. He is the primary advisor to the President of the University on the academic budget; appointments, reappointments, promotion, and tenure; faculty salaries; leaves of absence and sabbaticals; the academic standing of students; the University calendar; and professional travel.  The Academic Vice President is chair ex officio of the Academic Council, co-chair ex officio of the Committee on Rank and Tenure, and chair of the Committee on Commencement Awards.  The Academic Vice President may, at his discretion, appoint standing or ad hoc committees to address specific functions or issues.

Jolanta Kozyra, Assistant Academic Vice President
Ms. Kozyra assists the Academic Vice President with student related concerns, institutional research functions, and enrollment issues from the academic perspective.  She oversees the offices of the University Registrar and Institutional Research.  Email Ms. Kozyra

Annette Barta, Liaison for Academic Affairs
Ms. Barta supports the operations of the Academic Vice President in the areas of communications and public relations. Email Ms. Barta

Gina Bowman, Academic Budgeting and Personnel Officer
Ms. Bowman is responsible for matters pertaining to academic area personnel, including faculty, and manages the budgeting process for the academic area of the University. Email Ms. Bowman

Del Skillingstad S.J., Executive Assistant to the Academic Vice President
Fr. Skillingstad assists and supports the Academic Vice President on budget, fiscal, and administrative matters. Email Fr. Skillingstad

Dr. Michael Herzog, Senior Faculty Advisor to the Academic Vice President
Dr. Herzog provides input and advice to the Academic Vice President, helping to maintain efforts to assure appropriate faculty perspective on decision-making processes. Email Dr. Herzog

MaryAnn Rinderle, Office Coordinator
Ms. Rinderle provides administrative support functions for the Office of Academic Vice President. Email Ms. Rinderle

Contact Information

Office Location:
College Hall, Room 218

Mailing Address:
502 East Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0099

Phone: 509-313-6504
Fax: 509-313-5860