Provost's Office

John Clementson Associate Provost and Dean of the Faculty

I am a native Minnesotan, but love to travel. Trips to Israel, Namibia, South Africa, Mexico, and Japan have provided opportunities for expanding my professional and personal horizons. My family includes my wife Ginny and our adult children and our grandson Harper. I started my professional career as a science teacher in Redwood Falls, Minnesota in…   (continue reading)

David Fienen Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

David Fienen has been appointed interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN for 2009-2011. A past Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the College (2000-2001), Dr. Fienen also served as Associate Dean of the College from 1993 to 1996 and Director of General Education from…   (continue reading)

Barbara Kaiser Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Programs

My colleagues say that I knit all the time - in department and committee meetings, at the movies, even when I'm sitting at stop lights. They claim that when I'm not knitting, I'm folding origami tessellations. Of course, I've spent nearly 25 years teaching and I've recently joined the Provost's Office as Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Programs.…   (continue reading)

Shanon Nowell Assistant to the Provost

With the Provost's Office since July, 2006, Shanon Nowell works collaboratively with the Provost and Deans in the leadership and administration of academic areas of the College. She also functions as Office Manager in the Office of the Provost and serves as a member of Provost's Council, Deans' Council, IRB, and IACUC; and as an ex officio member of…   (continue reading)

Judith Roberts Administrative Assistant

I started my career at Gustavus 11 years ago in the Provost's office. This has been a very enriching experience, learning many new skills and encountering many diverse people and personalities. Before coming to Gustavus, I spent many years on another campus, Dr. Martin Luther College in the Business Office, located in New Ulm, and also several years…   (continue reading)

Leslie Weber Administrative Assistant

I joined the wonderful team in the Office of the Provost in January 2009 and I feel very fortunate to work with a terrific group of people! Originally, I am from Mankato, although my husband and I recently moved to Minneapolis after having lived in Texas for four years.  Every chance we get, we run to my family's cabin on Big Deep Lake (near Hackensack…   (continue reading)