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

Ellen Handler Spitz, Honors College, on artcritical

Ellen Handler Spitz recently reviewed the Museum of Modern Art exhibit “The Century of the Child:: Growing by Design 1900-2000” for the online magazine artcritical. Spitz says that the exhibit...

Posted: September 28, 2012, 8:22 PM