About the Office of the Provost
Starting from left to right: Anthony Tillman, Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Director of Student Retention, Paul W. Ludden, Provost and Vice President For Academic Affairs, James E. Quick, Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, Ellen F. Jackofsky, Associate Provost, Thomas W. Tunks, Associate Provost, Ellen S. Pryor, Associate Provost
Welcome to the website of SMU’s Office of the Provost. The Provost is the Vice-President of Academic Affairs for the University, and functions as the chief academic officer of the University. Thus, the ultimate mission of the Office of the Provost is to support and implement the academic mission of SMU: to create new knowledge, and to provide a transformative education that will equip students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens in a globalized, diverse, and rapidly changing world.
The responsibilities of the Provost include overseeing all the academic programs and units of the University; supporting and shaping the direction of undergraduate and graduate education; supporting faculty teaching and research; and overseeing academic policies of the University.
SMU’s Provost is Dr. Paul W. Ludden. The links on the left will direct you to more information about the Office of the Provost and Dr. Ludden's current initiatives, including the ways in which the Office can support faculty, students, and staff in pursuing our collective academic mission.
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