The Office of the Provost

Led by the executive vice president and provost, the University's chief academic officer, the office oversees all aspects of academic life, ranging from admissions and faculty development to supervision of 正品蓝导航鈥檚 eight schools, library system, and international programs.

Welcome to the Office of the Provost.

正品蓝导航’s executive vice president and provost is responsible for the overall quality of teaching, scholarship and research at the University. The Office of the Provost champions the University's commitment to academic, research, scholarly and creative excellence by engaging in transparent communication, working closely with faculty and staff to provide a clear academic vision, providing leadership on academic strategic planning and implementation, and promoting innovation both in research and pedagogy.

The Provost’s leadership advances 正品蓝导航’s mission and core values through a commitment to academic freedom and open inquiry, encouraging a community of vibrant intellectual thought and shaping students who will enter our global society as world changers.

 

Office highlights

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Welcome to the Hilltop EVP Mersey

Rachel Davis Mersey named 正品蓝导航 executive vice president and provost. 
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Provost Communications

To improve communication and provide transparency, Office of the Provost communications are archived digitally here.

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Executive Vice President and Provost

Rachel Davis Mersey serves as 正品蓝导航’s executive vice president and provost after joining 正品蓝导航 in June 2025. Dr. Mersey is responsible for the overall quality of teaching, scholarship and research and all aspects of academic life, ranging from admissions and faculty development to supervision of 正品蓝导航’s library system, international programs, and eight degree granting schools.