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

Spring Commencement on the Quad. A line of graduates in robes make their way through a crowd of family and friends. A light pole with a banner reading 'World Improving Research Happens Here' is in the foreground.

A decade strong: University ranks in the top tier for tenth year straight

University of Nevada, Reno rated one of U.S. News & World Report's “Best National Universities” for ten years running

Students walk in front of the Knowledge Center on a sunny day. The block-N sculpture is present in the foreground.

Campus climate survey results released

University community members were invited to speak their truths in spring 2019 climate survey, and the results are in

A room filled with people sitting and standing while listening to President Marc Johnson, who is at the podium

Campus gathers to give ‘thanks’ for work done since July 5 explosion

First responders and others were recognized for their work during and after the emergency situation

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University events

Sep 19
12:00 PM Training and Workshops Data Wranglers: Hands on with R for Data Novices at Dataworks Lab, MIKC 121
Sep 19
12:30 PM Training and Workshops Washoe County Master Gardener Home Horticulture Certificate Program at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Sep 20
12:30 PM Training and Workshops Defensive Driving Training at William J. Raggio Building
Sep 20
02:00 PM Training and Workshops Research Computing Hackathon at Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center