Dr. Robert M. Dixon, Provost & Vice President

The Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs is designed to provide leadership and supervision for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Continuing education initiatives, the military science program, and a variety of support and outreach units also fall under its auspices.

The office espouses a philosophy of excellence from which a rigorous plan for enhancing and strengthening the academic environment continuously evolves. The office is committed to realizing the overarching goals of preparing students for success in their chosen careers, motivating them to pursue graduate and advanced study, and equipping them with skills for effective interaction with diverse groups of people. To this end, the instructional program is delivered through four academic colleges and two professional schools. Within this structure, one certificate program and seventy-two degree programs, ranging from associates to the doctorate, are offered.

This office is committed to providing faculty with opportunities and activities for professional growth and development. Moreover, the office is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the integrity of the academic program.

Mission:

The mission of the Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs is to ensure the delivery of quality degree programs which provide students with knowledge, skills, and competencies that (1) prepare them for success in their chosen careers, (2) motivate them to pursue graduate and advanced study, and (3) equip them for meaningful interaction with diverse groups of people.

Moreover, the Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs is committed to providing faculty with opportunities and activities that (1) enhance teaching, (2) foster involvement in research and other scholarly endeavors, and (3) promote participation in university and community services