Welcome to the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Consistent with the University’s mission and working collaboratively with the deans and vice presidents, the Office of the Provost advances the intellectual life of our scholarly community by supporting and advancing our academic programs and the scholarship of our faculty and students.

At UMBC, the provost serves as the chief academic officer of the university, overseeing the academic mission and ensuring excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship across all colleges and schools.

The provost works closely with faculty, deans, and academic leaders to shape the university’s academic strategy, support student success, and uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. This includes guiding curriculum development, advancing faculty recruitment and retention, and fostering a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

As a central figure in university leadership, the provost helps ensure that UMBC remains a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to discovery, learning, and inclusive excellence.

 

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Academic Freedom

In accordance with the USM Freedom of Speech and Expression Value Statement and Guidelines, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County welcomes and respects diverse perspectives which includes the thoughtful exchange of ideas and information. The principles of free speech and academic freedom are central to the University’s mission and core value of inclusive excellence.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. If you have difficulties accessing any of the materials on our site, please contact us so that we can provide an alternative format and remedy any accessibility challenges.

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From UMBC News and Magazine

Richard Forno, Cybersecurity, on The Marc Steiner Show

Dr. Richard Forno, Director of UMBC’s Graduate Cybersecurity Program and Assistant Director of the UMBC Center for Cybersecurity, appeared on WEAA’s ‘The Marc Steiner Show’ as part of a long-form...

Posted: August 16, 2013, 2:13 PM

Donald Norris, Public Policy in the Baltimore Sun

“Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler came under fire Tuesday for comments that his top rival in the Democratic primary for governor is running on little besides his African-American...

Posted: August 14, 2013, 5:25 PM

Gerontology Honor Society Expands, Plans Year Ahead

Sigma Phi Omega (SPO) is the national academic honor society in gerontology, for professionals who work with or on behalf of older persons. The UMBC chapter of SPO, Delta Lambda, has continued to...

Posted: August 14, 2013, 4:53 PM