Honors College Staff

Meet the Honors College Team

At MTSU’s Honors College, our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support you every step of the way—from your first Honors course to your thesis defense and beyond. Whether you’re looking for academic advising, scholarship opportunities, or just need help navigating your Honors journey, you’ll find friendly faces and expert guidance here. Meet the people who make the Honors experience at MTSU both personal and exceptional.

Dean’s Office

The Dean and Associate Dean offices are located within the Dean’s suite on the second floor of the Honors building, near the elevator.

Name	Title	Phone	E-mail
Dr. John R. Vile	Dean	615-898-2596	John.Vile@mtsu.edu
Dr. Philip E. Phillips	Associate Dean	615-898-2699	Philip.Phillips@mtsu.edu

Advisors and Administrative Staff

All of the advisors and administrative staff members have offices on the second floor of the Honors building.

Name	Title	Phone	E-mail
Wendi Watts	Senior Office Coordinator	615-904-8431	Wendi.Watts@mtsu.edu
Connie Bartemus	Executive Assistant	615-898-2152 or 615-904-8150	Connie.Bartemus@mtsu.edu
Laura Clippard	Coordinator, advises Buchanan Fellows, Special 4-Year Scholarship Students, and coordinates the Undergraduate Fellowships Office	615-898-5464	Laura.Clippard@mtsu.edu
Emilee Buckmeyer	Academic Advisor, advises Last Names H-Z	615-898-5645	Emilee.Buckmeyer@mtsu.edu
Dr. Judy Albakry	Advising Manager, advises Last Names A-G & Buchanan Transfer Fellows	615-494-8819	Judy.Albakry@mtsu.edu
Nancy Prescott	Coordinator, Student Engagement	615-494-7767	Nancy.Prescott@mtsu.edu
Robin E. Lee	Strategic Communications Specialist, Publications Coordinator, Collage & Scientia Advisor	615-898-5759	Robin.E.Lee@mtsu.edu

Resident Faculty

These Honors faculty members have offices on the second floor of the Honors building.

Name	Title	Phone	E-Mail
Dr. Joan McRae	Professor, World Languages – French	615-898-5757	Joan.McRae@mtsu.edu
Dr. Mary Evins	Professor, History	615-904-8241	Mary.Evins@mtsu.edu
Dr. Rebecca King	Associate Professor, Religious Studies	615-898-2907	Rebekka.King@mtsu.edu
Dr. Dianna Rust	Professor, University Studies	615-898-5325	Dianna.Rust@mtsu.edu