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海角破解版 Announces Completion of Provost鈥檚 Staff Appointments

December 1, 2025

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL 鈥� 海角破解版 is pleased to announce that all positions within the Provost鈥檚 Office have now been filled.

Lori Baker-Sperry, Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs. Baker-Sperry began her career at 海角破解版 in 1999 as an assistant professor in Women鈥檚 Studies. She was promoted to associate professor in 2006 and to professor of Women鈥檚 Studies in 2012. She later served as interim director of the Women鈥檚 Center beginning in 2016 and became a professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2017. Since 2023, she has served as a professor in Race, Religion, Gender and Multidisciplinary Studies.

鈥淒r. Baker-Sperry brings years of experience to this position. She has already hit the ground running. We鈥檙e so excited to have her on the team,鈥� 海角破解版 Provost Mark Mossman said.

Jessica Lin, Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Provost for Academic Personnel and Budget. Lin began at 海角破解版 in August 2009 as an adjunct instructor in Economics and Decision Sciences (DS). She became an assistant professor in 2010 and was promoted to associate professor in 2016.

She served as department chair of the School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences (AFEDS) beginning in 2020, followed by service as interim director of AFEDS in 2021. Most recently, she served as interim associate dean of the College of Business and Technology in 2025.

鈥淒r. Lin鈥檚 intelligence and skill set are remarkable and she will be a great addition to the Provost鈥檚 Office. Without a doubt, she will make significant contributions to Academic Affairs in this new role,鈥� Mossman said.

Kishor Kapale, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Vice President for Graduate, Online and Outreach Programs. Kapale joined 海角破解版 in July 2007 as an assistant professor of Physics. He was promoted to associate professor in 2011 and to professor in 2016. He served as interim chair of the Department of Physics in 2019 and became chair in 2020. From January to May 2024, he served as associate provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, before returning to his role as department chair in June 2024.

鈥淒r. Kapale brings to the table a wealth of experience in both graduate studies and outreach activities. He鈥檚 a great colleague and is a great addition to the office,鈥� Mossman said.

The University extends its appreciation to the search committees, the Faculty Senate, COAP and all faculty and staff who attended open meetings and contributed to the successful completion of these searches.

鈥淲e are grateful for the thoughtful engagement and collaboration across campus throughout this process,鈥� Mossman said.

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