The provost oversees the university’s academic mission. He works with the chancellor to set priorities, implement the university’s strategic plan and guide the education of both undergraduate and graduate students.

The office is charged with managing the university’s enrollment, developing and implementing academic programs and policies, allocating budget resources to the various academic colleges and units, and maintaining the support infrastructure for both students and faculty.

All academic programs across the campus report to the provost, along with the Graduate School, University Libraries, Enrollment Management and various academic support offices.