J. Steven Brown, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Vice Provost for Administration and Interim Dean of the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing. He received his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1987 and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from M.I.T. in 1991. He joined the University in 1998 and is now an Ordinary (full) Professor of Mechanical Engineering. During his tenure at the University, he has served as Chairperson of the Mechanical Engineering Department, as Associate Dean of Engineering, and from 2016 through 2025 served the University as its Senior Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Dean of Graduate Studies.
H. Joseph Yost, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Research, acts as the Chief Research Officer at Catholic University. In this role, he stewards campus research resources to foster high-quality research and creative activity, including the distribution of funds for research centers and institutes, equipment, facilities, faculty startups, bridge funding, and other internal research awards. He additionally works to advance collaborative research partnerships with federal agencies, corporations, foundations, and research networks to support the scholarly efforts of the talented and dedicated faculty and staff across programs. He interacts with counterparts at other universities to facilitate collaborations that enhance campus connections with peer-leading universities and other national and international research community partners.
Lynn Mayer, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Teaching and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, is an associate professor of social work. Her major responsibilities include overseeing the First-Year Experience program, the University Honors Program, and the Center for Academic and Career Success. Dr. Mayer is leading the development of the university-wide core curriculum for undergraduates. She handles undergraduate academic appeals.
Caroline Sherman, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Administration and Dean of Graduate Studies, is an associate professor of history. She supervises the administrators and staff in the Office of the Provost. As Dean of Graduate Studies, she works collaboratively with faculty and administrators from CUA's 11 schools to enhance the academic quality of graduate programs, and provides leadership and support to the University's graduate mission. She handles all graduate academic appeals and is the ex officio chair of the Committee on Appointments and Promotions of the Academic Senate.
Maureen Condic, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Ethics. Dr. Condic leads the University’s efforts to strengthen ethics instruction and research across all disciplines and to build new programs focused on scholarship in ethics. She represents the University in national conversations on bioethics, AI, and emerging technologies, and helps build partnerships with other institutions, research centers, and benefactors. In a separate capacity, she continues to serve as University Ombudsman and Mediator.
Chris Evans, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives. Dr. Chris Evans has devoted two decades to the apostolate of Catholic higher education, serving as professor, scholar, and university leader. His journey has carried him through roles of growing responsibility — from Department Chair of Theology to Associate Dean, from Dean of Arts & Sciences to Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Today, he serves as Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives at The Catholic University of America. A scholar at heart, Dr. Evans explores the early scholastic theology of the twelfth century, with expertise in Victorine theology, Christology,
Duilia de Mello, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Global Strategies, is an ordinary professor of physics. She is responsible for overseeing the University's international programs and initiatives, increasing the international presence of The Catholic University of America as a research institution, and supporting initiatives that engage faculty and students in experiences in research, teaching, and learning throughout the world. She supervises the Office of Global Strategies, which includes CUAbroad and the Intensive English Program.
Joseph V. Miranda, M.B.A., Associate Vice Provost for Financial Planning and Academic Budgets, acts as the chief financial officer for the Academic Division. He provides strategic direction for managing the overall operating and capital budgets, resource planning, and business operations for the academic units, libraries, and University centers. He works closely with other University divisions to streamline processes and optimize resource utilization in order to improve the overall financial performance and effectiveness of the University.