Office of the
Executive Vice President and Provost

Responsibilities

The Executive Vice President and Provost is the chief academic officer of the university. He and his staff are responsible for all aspects of the university's academic mission, including the intellectual environment for faculty, students and staff, and planning, budgeting, supervising, and reviewing programs in resident instruction, research, and continuing education. The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost also serves as a communication link with external constituencies, such as the Board of Regents, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Education Agency, Texas Legislature, Governor's Office, Legislative Budget Board, and various accrediting agencies.