University Leadership

University Provost:
Dr. Peter N. Stearns

 

The Provost serves as a member of the President's Executive Council and as a senior staff member to the Board of Visitor's Academic Programs, Diversity and University Community Committee. The Provost oversees several Vice Presidents, Vice Provosts, and Associate Provosts; the Deans of nine colleges and schools; the directors of two academic institutes; selected support programs; and research and outreach centers.

In the accomplishment of these duties, the Provost serves as Chief Academic Officer, with particular attention to areas such as curriculum and faculty recruitment and evaluations. As part of the senior management team for the university, the Provost works with deans and directors on strategic issues. In this role, he provides academic leadership and vision, and develops academic policy recommendations. He also co-chairs the budget committee, with special responsibilities for academic funding and allocation.

Contact: Provost Stearns