The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is Illinois’ chief academic officer.
What is a provost anyway?
At Illinois, the provost is the chief academic officer for the campus and is responsible for developing and assessing academic programs, managing a budget of over $3 billion, and supervising academic personnel policies and academic administration. Deans and directors of academic units report to the provost. Reporting to the chancellor, the provost serves as the university’s second-ranking official and is the chief strategic partner to the chancellor for the university’s operation and direction.
The Office of the Provost ensures the excellence of Illinois’ academic environment. The mission of the office is to ensure the quality of students’ educational experience and to sustain an encouraging and supportive environment for scholarly excellence. The Office of the Provost and reporting units advance the university’s academic mission by providing guidance, support, and oversight to the colleges and University Library; supporting the recruitment and career advancement of faculty and staff; recognizing and celebrating faculty accomplishments; overseeing undergraduate admissions; supporting the development of innovative undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs and initiatives to efforts to ensure student success; providing services for the university’s global engagements, and managing the university’s budget and information technology.
Who is the Provost?
John Coleman was named Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 19, 2023. Read more about John Coleman.