Division of Academic Affairs and Office of the Provost

Meet the Provost

Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., provost and vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs. The provost and vice president of Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer for the University, and is a member of the president's cabinet and senior leadership team. The provost collaborates with the president to direct and implement the University's academic policies and procedures.

The Division of Academic Affairs oversees a variety of academic programs and departments within the University. This office supports student success initiatives, faculty development, faculty research and instruction and all other academic departments and programs.