Associate Provost Student Success

Position: Associate Provost for Student Success
The Associate Provost for Student Success reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team. This role provides strategic leadership and coordination for initiatives that advance student persistence, academic and professional achievement, and degree completion. The Associate Provost is accountable for the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of comprehensive student success and retention strategies within Academic Affairs.

The portfolio encompasses student success efforts from matriculation through graduation, including academic advising, academic support and learning services, the first-year experience, transfer student support, and other targeted support programs. These initiatives are delivered through collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrators and integrate both curricular and co-curricular approaches to enhance student outcomes.

The Associate Provost works closely with the Provost, Deans, Academic Unit Leaders, and leaders within Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, as well as community partners when appropriate, to ensure alignment and shared accountability. The position also oversees academic appeals, including grade appeals and academic integrity, and key academic processes such as transfer credit re-evaluations for General Education.

Additionally, the Associate Provost leads institutional access and retention strategies designed to serve all students and collaborates across the University to advance a coordinated, institution-wide approach to student success.

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