欧美视频

The 欧美视频 (UCM) announces that Ann McCoy, Ph.D., has been named Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies.

McCoy has served in an interim capacity since July 1, 2024, and will officially begin her duties on April 1, 2025.

"Dr. McCoy is a tremendous asset to UCM and her prior experiences and servant leadership approach aligns well with the role of Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies,鈥� said Tim Crowley, provost/vice president for Academic Affairs. 鈥淚 look forward to working with Dr. McCoy to continuously improve the Division of Academic Affairs at UCM. She has deep institutional knowledge and existing relationships, is a skilled communicator, a collaborative leader, an excellent data-informed problem solver, and has a passion for student success. Most of all, she has a clear vision for the future growth of the institution and her ability to balance our strategic direction with the immediate needs of faculty, staff and students sets her apart." 

In this role, McCoy will provide leadership as she works with faculty and staff in enrollment management, student services, and institutional support offices within the Academic Programs and Graduate Studies area. McCoy will lead numerous critical processes for the Division of Academic Affairs, including the implementation of the university鈥檚 strategic plan, academic leadership development, curriculum management, the general education program, HLC accreditation efforts, academic advising, tutoring and writing assistance, university-wide course offerings, sponsored projects and research integrity, and enrollment management operations for graduate and international students. 

鈥淎s a two-time graduate and long-term faculty member at UCM, I know very well the high-quality programs, dedicated faculty and staff, and special students we have at UCM. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue serving UCM in a new role,鈥� McCoy said. 鈥淭he Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies focuses on student success. I look forward to supporting our academic programs, our support services and our faculty and staff in their work to enhance student success.鈥�

After more than two decades of teaching in the Clinton School District, McCoy joined the UCM faculty in 2006. She has been an assistant professor, associate professor and professor of mathematics education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

In addition to her work in the classroom, McCoy has held a number of leadership positions at the university, including undergraduate program coordinator, graduate program coordinator, chair of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, chair of the School of Teaching and Learning, associate dean and, most recently, dean of the College of Education.

In 2022, the UCM Student Government Association presented McCoy with the James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award, recognizing her outstanding public service and her efforts to prepare Missouri educators. The award is the highest honor presented by students.

McCoy earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1983 and her Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in 1988, both from UCM. In 2011, she attained a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on mathematics education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.