Division of Academic Affairs | Office of the Provost

Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs includes the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Performance, Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, Honors Program, Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies, James C. Jernigan Library, Registrar, Center for Faculty Excellence, the Center for Academic Technology and the Center for Student Success.

Mission Statement

The Office of Academic Affairs is committed to the success of faculty, students and staff through planning, strategic vision, leadership, and resource support required for a high-quality academic experience. Supporting the university mission, the Office of Academic Affairs:

  1. Ensures the quality and integrity of the curriculum for a strong learning environment through planning, implementation, assessment, reviews, and accreditation.
  2. Facilitates faculty recruitment and professional development across all phases of their careers.
  3. Supports student success through a variety of activities and engagement opportunities.
  4. Determines the strategic direction of the academic enterprise through collaboration across the Division of Academic Affairs and related units.
  5. Works to secure and allocate resources in support of the established strategic direction and mission of the university.

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Selected Academic Affairs Memos and Communications

Faculty Ombudsperson - June 18, 2024

Associate Dean of Academic Success - May 13, 2024

Dean of Undergraduate Studies - April 23, 2024

Associate Vice President for Academic Success - April 23, 2024

Assistant/Associate Dean of Academic Success Position - March 15, 2024

Leadership of Education and Human Performance Announcement - February 19, 2024

Dean of Undergraduate Studies Search Committee Announcement – February 15, 2024

AVP of Academic Success Search Committee Announcement – February 15, 2024

Student Success and Structure Changes Announcement- December 1, 2023

Teaching Distance Learning Requirements- September 28, 2023

Faculty Office Hours Requirements - August 14, 2023

Minimum Online Presence Expectations- August 1, 2023

Texas Senate Bills 17 and 18 Informational- July 31, 2023