Led by Vice Provost Beth Avery Foster, the Division of Academic Affairs oversees academic programs, policies, and initiatives essential to the university’s educational mission.
The division supports academic excellence through university-wide programs that benefit the entire campus. Key initiatives include academic assessment and accreditation, the role of artificial intelligence in higher education, and annual curriculum review.
Academic Affairs also guides the development, review, and revision of academic programs, courses, and degree requirements to ensure alignment with institutional goals and standards.
Vice Provost’s Responsibilities
Academic Policies
The Division of Academic Affairs establishes academic policies and procedures to ensure consistency across departments.
Program Evaluation
The vice provost oversees program evaluation to ensure the quality, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of academic offerings.
Accreditation & Compliance
The vice provost oversees the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, which is charged with UT’s accreditation processes.
