Eve J. Higginbotham, M.D. 
Dean and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Phone: (404) 752-1743
Email:   ejhigginbotham@msm.edu

Dr. Higginbotham is Dean and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Higginbotham, an internationally renowned expert in the treatment of glaucoma, is a board certified ophthalmologist and is also a Professor in the Department of Surgery.

Sandra E. Watson, M.H.A. 
Associate Dean for Administration and Faculty Affairs

Phone: (404) 752-1723
Email:   swatson@msm.edu

Sandra Watson is responsible for the academic budget, faculty administration and the development of an institutional Faculty Development program. She oversees processes and procedures related to faculty, including:

• Faculty Appointment and Promotion
• Faculty Evaluations
• Faculty Governance Documents
• Five Year External Departmental Reviews
• Process for Conducting Searches and Recruiting Chair Candidates

Debra J. Francis
Executive Assistant to the Dean

Phone:  (404) 752-1743
Email:    dfrancis@msm.edu

Debra Francis oversees management of the Office of the Dean and serves as the principal aide to the Dean and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ms. Francis handles a wide range of matters of institutional importance on behalf of the Dean, manages Dean's Office staff, policies and procedures, and provides coordination and integration of the activities of the Associate Deans.

Chassydi D. Butts 
Program Coordinator

Phone:  (404) 752-1546
Email:    cbutts@msm.edu

Chassydi Butts provides executive-level administrative assistant support for the Dean and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Office of the Dean. Coordinates the Dean's travel schedule and logistics related to professional meetings, conferences, medical conventions, speaking engagements.

Vacant
Manager, Faculty Affairs Information Systems

Phone: (404) 752-1757
Email:  

The Faculty Affairs Information Systems Manager is responsible for implementation, maintenance, support and training for department specific software applications for the Office of the Dean and Faculty Affairs. The Faculty Affairs Information Systems Manager is responsible for coordinating the annual evaluation of faculty and chairs, online assessments and surveys.

Adriane D. Watts-Turner 
Administrative Assistant

Phone: (404) 752-1130
Email:   awatts-turner@msm.edu

Adriane Watts-Turner provides administrative support to the Associate Dean for Administration and Faculty Affairs. Ms. Turner is responsible for coordinating activities related to the faculty affairs.

Adrienne L. Hammonds 
Faculty Coordinator

Phone: (404) 752-1583
Email:   ahammonds@msm.edu

Adrienne Hammonds provides management and coordination of faculty academic records, and coordinates matters related to the Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee processes.

Vacant
Faculty Records Specialist

Phone:  (404) 752-1719
Email:    

The Faculty Records Specialist provides administrative support to the Faculty Coordinator and is responsible for coordinating activities related to the appointment of adjunct faculty and non-faculty academic personnel.

Sylvell T. Mansfield 
Budget Information Coordinator

Phone:  (404) 752-1548
Email:    smansfield@msm.edu

Sylvell Mansfield assists with budget development planning and operations for the Office of the Dean as well as the academic enterprise. Ms. Mansfield coordinates financial management of all Dean's Office accounts and is responsible for approving travel (on behalf of the Dean), reviewing monthly budget status reports, reviewing and reconciling time and attendance, and overseeing goods and services purchased by the Dean's Office.