About the Provost Office
In Academic Affairs, we provide exceptional student learning through a breadth of colleges, schools, regional campuses, departments, programs, offices, and an international center that develops and maintains excellence in curriculum, scholarship, creativity, service, and global initiatives. Recognized as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the nation, we never lose sight of our focus on providing an exemplary educational experience. Our success can be attributed to the personal attention our students receive through dedicated, accessible faculty and staff, a comprehensive advising system, and a wealth of academic resources.
Office of the Provost
As ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ's chief academic officer, the Provost is responsible for the stewardship of curricular endeavors and leads strategic and entrepreneurial academic initiatives on behalf of the University. They facilitates faculty policies and procedures, promotes the values of academic integrity, and directs the process of University Accreditation. The provost oversees the university's academic mission and supports the efforts of ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ’s faculty and staff whose teaching, research, scholarship, advising and support services make ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ's educational opportunities possible for ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ students.
Academics by the Numbers
- ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ is ranked #1 among Ohio Public Universities and #46 nationally for Return on Investment - Payscale.com
- ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ’s four-year graduation rate is ranked #1 among Ohio Public Universities and #19 among publics nationally
- ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ is among the best in the nation for its commitment to a liberal arts education - 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges
- ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ is Top Four in the Nation among doctoral public institutions for its level of study abroad participation - Open Doors, 2022