Welcome to the Office of the Provost
June Pierce Youatt
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
From the Provost's Desk
At the beginning of the semester, I noted that this fall I would share more broadly the data that support the need to offer more course sections on Fridays and in time slots other that the favored 10am-3pm time period. These changes are needed to better support students’ academic success, which includes finishing their degrees on time, and with reduced debt.
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The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for Michigan State University, providing leadership for matters that affect academic programs, research, and outreach involving faculty, students, and staff. The Provost oversees the quality of programs of instruction and research through collaborative work with deans, departmental chairs, and other Vice Presidents, addressing issues such as effective planning, good management, and program reviews. Additionally, the Provost is responsible for overseeing academic and budgetary planning and priorities.
The Provost helps ensure the quality of the faculty by administering and monitoring procedures and criteria for faculty appointments and promotions, working conditions, and tenure. The Provost works to ensure the quality of student learning by overseeing the curriculum and encouraging and coordinating initiatives in undergraduate education. In addition, the Provost coordinates recruiting and admissions for undergraduate and graduate programs.
