Office of the Provost Staff

Mitch Cordova
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
(931) 221-7676
cordovam@apsu.edu

Dr. Mitchell L. Cordova joined Austin Peay State University as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Health & Human Performance on July 1, 2025. Provost Cordova most recently served as Founding Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management and Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Cordova earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletics Training from East Stroudsburg University, Master of Arts in Athletic Training from Indiana State University, and Ph.D. in biomechanics from the University of Toledo.
Location: Browning 109

Lisa Sullivan
Interim Senior Vice Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
(931) 221-7676
sullivanl@apsu.edu

Dr. Lisa Sullivan has served in various roles in her 20 years at Austin Peay State University, including Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry. She earned her Bachelor of Science at APSU in Biology and Chemistry and her Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University in Inorganic Chemistry.
Location: Browning 109

Kyle Christmas
Executive Director of Accreditation and External Compliance
(931) 221-7992
christmask@apsu.edu

Kyle Christmas serves as the Executive Director of Accreditation and External Compliance and joined the APSU team in March 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master of Arts in English from Austin Peay State University. Prior to working in higher education, Kyle spent nine years in secondary education, teaching Honors and Advanced Placement English courses and serving 6th-12th grade students in a variety of capacities.
Location: Browning 109

Jessica D'Alimonte
Executive Assistant
(931) 221-7676
dalimontej@apsu.edu

Jessica started working at APSU in 2016. She joined the Academic Affairs team in 2023 as the Academic Support Specialist and transitioned to Executive Assistant for the Office of the Provost in 2025. She has a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Library and Information Science. Jessica assists the Office of the Provost with various needs.
Location: Browning 109

Debbie Shearon
Director of Academic Administration and Finance
(931) 221-1016
shearond@apsu.edu

Debbie Shearon began serving the APSU community in 1995. She holds a Master of Science degree in Management from Austin Peay State University. In her current role, she provides division budget planning and management while overseeing the Academic Affairs Office. Debbie also serves in an advisory capacity to the academic division.
Location: Browning 109

Jill York
Senior Academic Administrative Assistant
(931) 221-6577
yorkj@apsu.edu

Jill York joined Austin Peay State University in 2024. She served as the Academic Associate to the Dean in College of Behavioral and Health Sciences before moving to Academic Affairs in her current role. Jill assists with administrative training, as well as departmental vacancies when they arise.
Location: Browning 109