Office of Faculty Affairs
Dr. Rahim Quazi
Associate Vice Provost, Office of Faculty Affairs
rmquazi@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-9225
Dr. Quazi oversees faculty recruitment, credentialing, appointments, promotions, tenure processes, and professional development, ensuring compliance with institutional policies while fostering faculty well-being and productivity. He plays a key role in advancing Faculty Affairs' initiatives to support academic excellence.
Previously, Dr. Quazi was a Professor of Economics at the College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a BA in economics from Illinois Wesleyan University. His research spans economics, business education, and international business, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications. He has secured multiple research grants, including three U.S. Department of Education BIE grants, and has received numerous awards for teaching, research, and service. He plays a key role in advancing Faculty Affairs' initiatives to support academic excellence.
The OFA oversees the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the Center for Instructional Innovation and Technology Services (CIITS). The CTE enhances teaching practices and supports faculty development, while the CIITS integrates technology into the curriculum and promotes innovative instructional methods.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Rebecca Faison, Director
Office of Continuing Education
rlfaison@pvamu.edu
(713) 790-7275
Dr. Laurette Foster, Director
Center for Teaching Excellence
lbfoster@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-3533 / 1973
Ms. Charlene Stubblefield, Executive Director
Center for Instructional Innovation and Technology Services
cjstubblefield@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-3281
Faculty Mentoring
Former Provost Fellow
Dr. Mohammed Hussein, Associate Professor & Associate Department Head
Accounting, Finance, and MIS
College of Business
Dr. Hussein supports strategic initiatives in the Office of Faculty Affairs that strengthen faculty management and development. He assists in streamlining processes for faculty promotions, tenure, and professional development, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a supportive academic environment.
Faculty Resources
Prairie View A&M University strives to create an environment where faculty feel inspired and enabled to reach their full potential. The Office of Faculty Affairs provides support to ensure that faculty at all levels are effective teachers, productive scholars, and engaged university citizens. We've provided some important resources for faculty to help them become better acquainted with Prairie View A&M University.
For additional information on programming, resources, and important events happening across campus, visit the PVAMU Faculty & Staff page.