The Office of the Provost provides leadership for the academic mission of the university. Our mission is to foster excellence in teaching, research and service, providing support for teaching excellence and for all the academic endeavors that help prepare graduates for success in a global community.

In our role of coordinating and facilitating the university's academic mission, the office of the provost provides leadership for academic initiatives, supports activities for the colleges and other units within academic affairs, allocates resources and assesses progress in achieving the university's academic goals.