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
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding the July 5 Argenta Hall Explosion

Updated information as of Thursday, August 8 at 11 a.m.

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Ahmad Itani named associate vice president for research

His career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues

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Meet the new director of the Honors Program: Matt Means

‘There are infinite benefits for an honors student; students in turn benefit the community around them’

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University events

Aug 20
09:00 AM Lectures and Seminars QWEL at Cooperative Extension
Aug 20
10:00 AM Training and Workshops Student Hire to Termination Process and Everything in Between | Workday at Artemesia Building
Aug 21
08:30 AM Lectures and Seminars Identifying and Selecting EBIs – Finding the Best Fit (Reno) at UNR Redfield Campus
Aug 21
04:30 PM Training and Workshops Nevada Inventors Association Meeting at University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center--Powered By Switch