Provost FAQs

What is the primary responsibility for the Office of the Provost?

The Provost is the chief academic officer of the University of Indianapolis, serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet and reporting directly to the University President. The responsibilities of the role include the strategic leadership of all academic programs and the University’s teaching and research mission.

What is the Provost's Council?

The Provost’s Council serves as a valuable guide and resource regarding University-wide issues and strategies. The Council informs the Provost and other members of academic leadership on issues related to the academic life impacting students, staff and faculty. Recommendations from the Council help to inform the President’s Cabinet in matters impacting the intellectual life of the University.

How does the Provost identify and prioritize the academic initiatives of the University?

As UIndy’s chief academic officer, the Provost is committed to advancing initiatives designed to increase student retention and graduation, promote active and engaged learning and support faculty and student success. Working to implement the University’s Strategic Plan, the Provost works directly with campus partners to ensure the University upholds its reputation for academic excellence and commitment to “Education for Service.”

This work, in collaboration with faculty across all areas of the University, helps to outline the programs, schools and initiatives that are critical to a successful experience for faculty and staff and to maintain the reputation of the University as a top-tier higher education institution.

How are new academic programs created and evaluated?

The University of Indianapolis offers 90+ majors, 40+ graduate programs, and five doctoral programs. These programs are the result of generations of planning to educate, train and prepare students for the world ahead of them. The evolution of these programs is critical to the University continuing its role as a significant pipeline of talent to our state, region and country.

The creation of new academic programs is a complex process that can take considerable time to complete. Each new program must align with the strategic priorities of the University as well as the needs of the workforce and competitive climate of specific industries. These decisions are made collectively with close input and participation from faculty, staff and school leadership.

What role does research and experiential learning play in education at the University?

The Provost is responsible for guiding faculty in a strategy that strengthens the culture and outcomes for students. The office helps to foster and sustain interdisciplinary research with external stakeholders, break down walls between departments and colleges and integrate the community in opportunities to help faculty and students learn through hands-on research and service learning.

Working in tandem with this effort is a strategic focus on physical facilities, including laboratory needs, work stations, community projects and partnerships—all necessary elements to maintaining the University’s history of academic excellence and community impact. The Provost enhances educational opportunities, both in and out of the classroom.

What centers or learning facilities are supported by the Provost at the University of Indianapolis?

The University of Indianapolis has a strong history of supporting the community and advancing knowledge through various centers and institutes on campus. These organizations integrate education in to community partnerships and provide for rich learning experiences for both faculty and students. View list of centers connected to the University of Indianapolis

I am interested in applying to become a faculty member. Where can I find information about open positions?

You can browse and apply to current positions at the University of Indianapolis by visiting the Human Resources page.