Christopher Alan Bracey

The Provost is the chief academic officer of the university and reports to the President of the university. The Provost directs all academic and research activities at the university, and oversees the university’s ten schools and colleges and its library system. The Office of the Provost includes offices for academic affairs; faculty affairs; research; student affairs; libraries; enrollment; and diversity, equity and community engagement. The Provost works with university leaders, stakeholders, faculty, staff and students to advance the academic vision and mission of the university as well as expanding the university’s commitment to research and creative activity. The Provost has overall responsibility for the $800 million budget for the university’s academic enterprise.