Vice Provosts
The Office of the Provost directs the development and implementation of University academic plans and policies, and supervises the work of faculties, departments, institutes, and research centers principally through the work of the offices of these vice provosts.
Laura Kirschstein, Vice Provost for the Office of Institutional Equity, is responsible for management of the University's policies and procedures on discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault.
Eugenia Lean, Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures, has been Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs since July 1, 2022.
As Vice Provost, she leads the development and implementation of the University’s policies governing the appointment of its academic officers, manages the tenure review system, and authorizes leaves on behalf of the President. In addition, she oversee sthe Office of Faculty Retirement and serves as a resource for deans, chairs, the University Senate and other offices, as well as individual faculty.