The University of Chicago’s Faculty Development Program is led and managed by the Office of the Provost. Key University partners have contributed to its curriculum.

Waldo E. Johnson, Jr.
Vice Provost and Associate Professor, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
wejohnso@uchicago.edu
As Vice Provost, Waldo provides oversight of leadership and academic development for department chairs and faculty at each academic rank. Learn more.

Tiana Pyer-Pereira
Associate Director
Office of the Provost
tianap@uchicago.edu
Tiana supports and coordinates programs for academic development for department chairs, faculty, other academic appointees, and postdoctoral scholars.

Melissa Sherwin
Director of Provost Communications
Office of the Provost
melissasherwin@uchicago.edu
Melissa directs communications in the Office of the Provost and manages faculty development programming.

Sarah Willis
Events and Administrative Manager
swillis80@uchicago.edu
Sarah provides event support for the Faculty Development Program.