Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
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The Executive Vice President and Provost advances...

academic excellence across the University and works with the President and fellow EVPs to set University priorities.
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Academic Policies

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Faculty Handbook

2024-25 Faculty Handbook

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Staff Directory

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Ian Baucom

Executive Vice President and Provost

Ian Baucom is the executive vice president and provost of the University of Virginia. As the chief academic officer, he oversees the University’s teaching and research activities and directs the academic administration of the schools, the library, art museums, public service activities, numerous University centers, and foreign study programs. In addition to his appointment as provost, Baucom is the Robert C. Taylor Professor of English.

Academic Continuity

Supporting Students Who Are Required to Leave the U.S. During the Spring 2025 Semester

academic-affairs.provost.virginia.edu

Provost Baucom's Remarks to Faculty Senate

The importance of free expression, academic freedom, and their centrality to the life of the University.

Initiatives

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost sponsors many different programs and initiatives for faculty, students, and administrators.
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Academic Affairs

Providing leadership in the areas of teaching and learning.

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Academic Outreach

Advocates for and represents community engagement, public service, and academic outreach programs across the University.

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Administration and Planning

Responsible for strategic resource planning, which includes aligning University resources with the academic mission and implementing the academic priorities of the University’s strategic plan.

administration-planning.provost.virginia.edu
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Arts

Inspiring our students to innovate, create, collaborate, explore, and discover.

arts.provost.virginia.edu
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Enrollment

Strengthening the excellence, diversity, success, and sense of community of the student body, and deepening the University’s commitment to inspire, encourage, and care for students.

enrollment.provost.virginia.edu
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Global Affairs

Shapes and implements the University of Virginia’s global strategy, including the development of rich opportunities for its students and faculty to have international experiences in education abroad programs, internships, and globally-focused research collaborations.

global.virginia.edu
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Faculty Affairs

Assists the schools in faculty recruitment and retention, promotion and tenure, professional and leadership development, and faculty diversity.

faculty-affairs.provost.virginia.edu
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Online Education and Digital Innovation

Leads the development and execution of strategies for online education and digital innovation at the University.

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Research

Focuses on advancing knowledge and serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, scholarship, creative arts, and innovation to enable discoveries that enrich and improve lives.

research.virginia.edu
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Pan-University Initiatives

Leads and manages key strategic projects and initiatives that align with the university’s long-term goals and vision.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Vision & Mission Statements

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Quick Guides

Browse faculty and academic resources.

Reporting Units