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Brie Gertler

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Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Brie Gertler is Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy.  The vice provost for academic affairs serves as a second-in-command for the provost and provides leadership and oversight of the core academic functions of the University.

President and Provost’s Funding for Institutionally Related Research

The President and Provost’s Fund supports faculty-led research projects related to the University’s strategic plan, with an emphasis on improving the experiences of students, faculty and staff – anything that could improve life and learning at UVA. In spring 2022, the University seeks proposals that specifically focus on student success and student well-being.  The fund has a total pool of $700,000, with a cap of $200,000 per award. Proposals are due to deans’ offices by April 7, 2022.

Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs provides...
leadership in the areas of teaching and learning. Academic Affairs leads and oversees UVA’s curriculum, academic planning and program review, and develops and implements strategic policies and practices that define and pursue future academic priorities. These efforts include working with the schools and the faculty on initiatives that enhance the undergraduate, graduate, and professional student experience.