Research@KU

Mary Lee Hummert Moving to Provost’s Office

Mary Lee Hummert, associate vice provost for research since 2004 and professor of communication studies, has been named vice provost for faculty support at KU, effective September 1.  She succeeds Sandra Gautt and reports to the senior vice provost.

As associate vice provost for research, Mary Lee worked closely with several research centers, including CRL, LSI, the Hall Center, the Institute for Policy & Social Research (formerly PRI), CReSIS, and the new Transportation Research Institute. She also administered internal research funding programs. In addition, she had administrative oversight of the research training programs, coordinated by John Augusto, and the Office of Research Integrity, directed by William Sharp.

In the Provost’s Office, Mary Lee will develop programs to help new faculty prepare for the promotion and tenure process, and will develop programs to support department chairs in their administrative duties.

An internal search for a successor to Mary Lee has begun. Tenured faculty members who wish to be considered should send a letter of interest, a current vita, and three professional references to Angie Loving, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, 108 Youngberg Hall, by August 18. Nominations are also encouraged.