Pamir Alpay, Ph.D.
Interim Provost & Executive Vice President

As Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Pamir Alpay serves as the University of Connecticut’s chief academic officer, with responsibility for all academic units and operations across UConn’s campuses in Storrs, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, Avery Point, and UConn Health in Farmington. He began his appointment on October 6, 2025.
Dr. Alpay oversees the university’s academic enterprise, including strategic planning, faculty development, academic budgeting, and curriculum innovation across UConn’s 14 schools and colleges. He leads initiatives that advance UConn’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, with a focus on student success, faculty achievement, and the growth of interdisciplinary academic programs.
Prior to his appointment as interim provost, Dr. Alpay served as Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, overseeing UConn’s $375 million research enterprise and advancing the university’s national leadership in areas such as energy, genomics, health behavior, cybersecurity, manufacturing, materials science, and neuroscience. Under his leadership, UConn strengthened its position as a hub for discovery and innovation that contributes significantly to the economy, environmental sustainability, public health, and quality of life.
For scheduling requests, contact provost@uconn.edu.
Administration & Staff

Heather Born
Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs
heather.born@uconn.edu

Kate Clark
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Finance and Administration
kate.clark@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Jenna Rowlson

Sarah Croucher
Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
sarah.croucher@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Heather Born

Mary Greenwell
Finance & Operations Analyst
mary.greenwell@uconn.edu

Amy Gorin
Vice Provost for Health Sciences and Interdisciplinary Initiatives
amy.gorin@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Hailey Wilk

Gladis Kersaint
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
kersaint@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Heather Born

Alexis Lohrey
Executive Assistant to the Provost
alexis.lohrey@uconn.edu

Amanda Pleasent
Assistant Director, Academic Affairs Business Services
amanda.pleasent@uconn.edu

Jenna Rowlson
Executive Assistant, Academic Operations
jenna.rowlson@uconn.edu

Dan Schwartz
Vice Provost for Academic Operations
daniel.schwartz@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Jenna Rowlson

Leslie Shor
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Dean, The Graduate School
leslie.shor@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Martha Marroni

Tadarrayl Starke
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success
tadarrayl.starke@uconn.edu
Scheduling support: Hailey Wilk

Donna Thompson
Grant Writer
donna.thompson@uconn.edu

Marcella Vertefeuille
Administrative Support Assistant
marcella.vertefeuille@uconn.edu

Hailey Wilk
Executive Assistant, Interdisciplinary Initiatives & Student Success
hailey.wilk@uconn.edu