The Office of the Provost is responsible for both academic and budgetary affairs at the University of Michigan. This approach ensures that U-M's academic priorities are supported by budgetary decisions — enabling us to maintain and serve our mission as one of the world's top public universities.
Meet the ProvostMessages from the provost and other announcements by the Office of the Provost.
All news and communicationsProvost Laurie McCauley Rapid change across technology, government, and world affairs is introducing a degree of uncertainty into daily life that many of us recall from the height of the pandemic – and hoped to leave behind. At times when nimbleness is required, it is easy to fall into a cycle of reaction and focus…
Provost Laurie McCauley has announced the formation of a new Provost’s Advisory Committee on Disability Affairs (PACDA), marking a significant step toward improving campus accessibility and support for the disability community. The committee, which emerged from extensive community consultations held throughout summer 2024,will focus on the experiences and needs of faculty and staff in the…
Vice provosts serve as senior academic administrators. They direct the development and implementation of university academic plans and policies. Vice provosts work closely with the provost, deans, and other academic leaders to guide and support the work of faculties, departments, institutes, and research centers.
Thomas Finholt, senior vice provost, and his team work collaboratively with the provost in setting and implementing policy pertaining to academic and budgetary issues, and serve as a liaison to deans and directors in many areas of academic and budgetary affairs.
Academic and Budgetary AffairsVice provosts Sara Blair and Christopher Friese lead the effort to develop and strengthen policies and programs that support a diverse and excellent faculty.
Academic and Faculty AffairsVice provost and Rackham dean Michael Solomon promotes excellence in graduate education by cultivating a vibrant and diverse student community that will impact the public good through the scholarship and discoveries of its students and degree recipients; additionally, promoting coordination between campus museums and collections.
Academic Affairs–Graduate StudiesVice provost Roger Cone heads this initiative with a focus on funding cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, expert faculty hires, collaboration, and postgraduate education across the biological sciences at U-M.
Biosciences InitiativeVice provost Tabbye Chavous leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable community at the U-M.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionVice provost Valeria Bertacco leads efforts to maximize the ability of the university to create richly engaged learning experiences for our students, staff, and faculty, both domestically and abroad by discovering new ideas and creating new outcomes that positively impact the people of Michigan and the world.
Engaged LearningVice provost Adele C. Brumfield manages U-M’s enrollment functions to efficiently optimize students’ experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners in support of the university's mission and commitment to academic quality, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Enrollment ManagementVice provost Shalanda Baker advances sustainability education and research across U-M schools and colleges by leading interdisciplinary engagement on environmental topics, exploring opportunities to integrate sustainability within core curricula, and supporting critical research that addresses the climate crisis.
Sustainability and Climate ActionVice provost Angela Dillard plays a pivotal role in overseeing and advancing continuous enhancements in the university’s educational mission for a diverse community of undergraduate students.
Undergraduate EducationThe Office of the Provost places importance on providing the policies, procedures, and other resources so faculty can focus their time and energy on their scholarly, research, or creative pursuits; their teaching; their clinical work; and their service.
Details about the process for making appointments to the instructional, clinical instructional, and research faculty ranks, and information about efforts to recruit and retain faculty.
The awarding of tenure to a member of the faculty is one of the most important decisions that the university makes. This section provides important information regarding policies that govern the timing of tenure, as well as guiding principles for tenure reviews. It also includes current faculty promotion guidelines.
The Office of the Provost administers awards to recognize and celebrate the achievements of faculty members in research, teaching, service, and effort promoting a diverse and equitable campus.
Explore the ongoing initiatives within the Office of the Provost, which work across the university to discover, integrate, connect, and engage, and which reflect our commitment to our strategic priorities.
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