Three Women Appointed Provost Fellows at the Mississippi University for Women

The Mississippi University for Women in Columbus has named three women to positions as provost fellows. In these roles, the women will be involved with future planning in a wide range of areas that are deemed critical to the university.

Erinn Holloway, an instructor of Spanish at the university, will serve as provost fellow for global engagement where she will work on study abroad programs, faculty and student exchanges, and international studies and activities. Holloway holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Spanish from Mississippi State University. She is also a graduate of the California Western College of Law.

Beverly Joyce is the new provost fellow for scholarly and creative engagement. She will work with the Office of Academic Affairs to support faculty scholarship and other creative activities. Dr. Joyce is an associate professor of art and has been on the faculty at the university since 2003. She is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art and holds a master’s degree from the University of Memphis. Dr. Joyce earned a Ph.D. at the University of Kansas.

Amy Pardo is an associate professor of English at the university. She will be the provost fellow for teaching innovation and engaged learning. She will be involved in planning for new teaching techniques, experimental learning, and online teaching. Dr. Pardo is a graduate of the Mississippi University for Women. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Alabama.