David E. Payne Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Welcome to Sam Houston State University

Welcome to the Division of Academic Affairs at Sam Houston State University. I am David Payne, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. We are pleased to have available for you high quality instructional, research, and service programs led by dedicated and skilled faculty.

Our purpose is to serve you by providing high quality instruction supported by quality scholarship and service. Our distinguished faculty and staff want to make your experience at Sam Houston convenient and productive. We look forward to serving you. If you are unable to find the help you need, please contact the Student Advising and Mentoring Center ( SAM Center) at 294-4444 or my office at 294-1001 and we will be glad to assist you.