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.

Leadership

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Brie Gertler

Interim Executive Vice President and Provost 

Brie Gertler is the interim executive vice president and provost of the University of Virginia. As the chief academic officer, she 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 her appointment as interim provost, Gertler is Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy.

Latest from the Provost's Office

Messages from Interim Provost Gertler to the Faculty

Interim Provost Brie Gertler's Messages to Faculty

Latest Communications from the Provost's Office

Browse the latest communications from the Provost's Office.

Learn More About Academic Freedom at UVA

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

academic-freedom.provost.virginia.edu

Executive Leadership Opportunities

Position Specification

Dean, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.

Position Specification

The Stephenson Dean, School of Data Science

The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a visionary, strategic, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as The Stephenson Dean of the School of Data Science.

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John A. Griffin Dean, McIntire School of Commerce

The University of Virginia (UVA), one of the nation’s leading public institutions, is seeking a highly collaborative, experienced, and visionary leader to serve as John A. Griffin Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce (McIntire). 

executivesearch.virginia.edu

Resources

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Academic Policies

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Faculty Handbook

2025-26 Faculty Handbook

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Staff Directory

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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Office of UVA Arts

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

arts.provost.virginia.edu
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Enrollment

Strengthening the excellence, 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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Faculty Affairs

Faculty Affairs assists the schools in faculty recruitment and retention, promotion and tenure, professional and leadership development, and faculty well-being.

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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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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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Pan-University Initiatives

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

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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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