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

Nicole King, American Studies, in the Baltimore Sun

Nicole King, assistant professor of American studies, learned the dangers of texting while walkinghard way according to the story “Texting while walking emerging as possible danger for...

Posted: May 31, 2012, 7:24 PM

George Derek Musgrove Joins History Faculty

The Department of History is pleased to announce the addition of alumnus George Derek Musgrove to its faculty, beginning this fall. Musgrove attended UMBC from 1993-1997, obtaining a B.A. in...

Posted: May 31, 2012, 7:09 PM

Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun

In his May 29 column for The Baltimore Sun entitled “Markets are less competitive than you think”, UMBC political science professor Tom Schaller answered critics of his previous column, which...

Posted: May 31, 2012, 1:58 PM