Carrying U-M's academic vision into the future

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.

Vice provosts Sara Blair and Christopher Friese lead the effort to develop and strengthen policies and programs that support a diverse and excellent faculty.

Vice 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.

Vice 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.

Vice 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.

Vice 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.

Vice 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.

Vice 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.

Vice 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.