Provost's Office

The Provost serves as chief academic officer of the university, providing leadership through the establishment of academic priorities, support of existing and development of new academic programs, and supervision of the academic deans. The Provost also oversees Diversity Initiatives, the libraries and related offices, and is directly responsible to the President for curriculum, instructional, and research programs, faculty development, and development of academic, and student affairs operating and capital budgets.  The Provost chairs the Deans' Council which meets weekly.