Staff Directory

 

Elizabeth Weeks

Elizabeth Weeks

Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

225 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-0547
weeksleo@uga.edu

Elizabeth Weeks was named Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs in 2020. In this role, she directs UGA’s Office of Faculty Affairs and works closely with campus leaders on faculty-related policies, processes, and records while also overseeing a robust slate of professional development programming for faculty. Weeks is the Charles H. Kirbo Chair in Law, where she has maintained her academic appointment and continues to teach.

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Sarah Covert

Sarah F. Covert

Dual Career Coordinator

219 New College
Athens, GA 30602 
706-542-5777
covert@uga.edu

Covert provides advice on UGA's dual career employment practices, and helps the partners of current and prospective faculty connect with potential employers.  Previously, Covert served in multiple leadership roles at UGA, including Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources (2009-2014), Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (2015-2020), and Interim Associate Provost for Academic Programs (2022).  She was a professor of fungal genetics in the Warnell School for 27 years and continues her affiliation there as Professor Emeritus.

 Mary Carney

Mary Carney

Director of Programming for Faculty Affairs

216 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-5514
Mary.Carney@uga.edu

Mary Carney has served as Director of Programming for Faculty Affairs since 2019. She creates, manages, and delivers a range of programs, including planning for success as a faculty member, effective mentoring, academic leadership development, and increasing faculty engagement and a sense of community. She holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the  Department of English. She has an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. She was previously at the University of North Georgia as a Professor of English and Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership.

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Carly Surratt

Carly Surratt

Director of Faculty Affairs Operations

222 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-9963
csurratt@uga.edu

Carly joined the Office of Faculty Affairs in 2018. As Director of Faculty Affairs Operations, she oversees OFA’s operational functions and campus-wide stakeholder support programs, including UGA Elements. She also serves as the OFA point-person for cross-functional business process development projects related to faculty appointments.  Carly is the primary contact in Faculty Affairs regarding concerns that intersect with Academic Affairs and other UGA/USG policies related to faculty appointments and employment actions. She fosters partnerships with personnel in central offices, as well as hiring and appointment units, to develop new processes and enhance current procedures for the appointment of faculty.

Amy Wright

Amy Wright

Faculty Affairs Specialist I

225 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-3677
aewright@uga.edu

Amy joined the Office of Faculty Affairs in 2015. Amy handles faculty posting requests and also leads workshops regarding the hiring process for Faculty Affairs Liaisons across campus.

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Krissie Benton

Faculty Affairs Administrative Specialist

225 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-0547
kbenton@uga.edu

Krissie joined the Office of Faculty Affairs in July 2023. Prior to transitioning to the University of Georgia, Krissie spent 19 years working in the public school system. She reports directly to the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and operates as an integral member of the OFA team, working in partnership with and supporting team members on highly specialized tasks across the faculty lifespan. She additionally supports essential office functions including budget preparation and procurement; human resources and personnel; and data systems and records.

Rachel Harris

Rachel D. Harris

Program Manager for Faculty Affairs

215 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-4067
rachel.harris25@uga.edu

Rachel joined the Office of Faculty Affairs in 2023 as a Program Manager. Her responsibilities include project management for in-person and virtual workshops, events, cohort programs, and other faculty development series and resources. Prior to her time at the Office of Faculty Affairs, she was the Graduate Assistant for TA Development & Recognition at the Center for Teaching & Learning. She holds an M.A. in Hispanic Studies and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Hispanic Studies in the Department of Romance Languages at UGA.

Sunshine Jordan

Sunshine Jordan

UGA Elements and Business Intelligence Lead

225 New College
Athens, GA 30602  
706-542-0933
suni@uga.edu

Sunshine came to the Office of Faculty Affairs with 14 years of experience managing accountability and reporting for the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.  She provides support and training for the UGA Elements faculty reporting system and has been a long-time partner with OFA since implementation in 2015. Sunshine serves as the principal contact in the Office of Faculty Affairs for business intelligence and reporting, helping to integrate, analyze, and share faculty data for internal strategic planning and accountability.  

 


Office of Faculty Affairs
225 New College
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-0547