Office of the Provost

Learning, discovery & engagement

The Office of the Provost supports the academic success of our students, faculty, researchers and educators

Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost coordinates the academic mission of the university, manages the academic experience for students, and implements policies and procedures related to faculty and administration.

Faculty affairs

The Office of the Provost provides a range of services, tools and resources for faculty members, ranging from syllabus development to annual evaluation information.

Curriculum central
Digital measures
Instructional resources
Promotion & tenure

Resources for faculty

Student resources

The Office of the Provost oversees undergraduate education and provides students with a range of resources to support their academic, personal and professional success.

Academic calendar
Core curriculum
Math Center
Speaking & Writing Center

Resources for students

Institutional planning

The University engages in a range of strategic and master planning and program reviews to meet our campus community's needs in instruction, research and engagement.

Accreditation
Assessment
Strategic planning

Planning resources

About the office

The Office of the Provost is the coordinating body for academic and faculty affairs and strategic initiatives that are informed by the University's academic mission.

Academic deans
Academic Leadership Council
Office staff
Provost's perspective

Contact the Provost's office
Headshot of Provost Kevin Carman wearing a black suit, white shirt and dark tie pictured against a black background with a gray gradient

Kevin Carman, Executive Vice President & Provost

Appointed to the position in February 2013, Provost Carman previously served as Dean of the College of Science at Louisiana State University. During his tenure, he has overseen strategic enrollment growth, academic program expansion and research infrastructure. In addition to his role as Executive Vice President and Provost, he is a Professor in the Department of Biology and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Meet Provost Carman

Featured news

President Marc Johnson speaks at the podium during the State of the University Address. A live video of him speaking is playing to his right, and the caption reads, 'Higher Education rankings. Wow! The University keeps getting better in serving our students!'

Johnson at 2019 State of the U: 'University just keeps getting better.'

State of the University address, 'Big Goals Achieved – Realizing Our Vision,' included impressive numbers, University updates, a call for understanding and hearty congratulations and thanks to campus community

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Celebrating 9 years of annual College Day event at Clayton Middle School with motivational words, pep rally

More than 800 middle-school students got excited about college; guest speakers and mascot dance-off promoted enthusiasm for future learning

University President Marc Johnson

Johnson to address path forward in 2019 State of the University

State of the University address set for Oct. 8

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