Office of the Provost

The Provost serves as the University‘s chief academic officer to preserve, develop and promote the University‘s academic mission and vision. The Provost’s principal obligation is to support, guide, and coordinate the academic and research units and their support systems. Responsibilities include strategic planning; budgetary decision-making; program review and improvement; and the approval of faculty, administrator, and staff appointments in those areas under the Provost’s direct supervision.