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About Provost Initiatives Leadership Areas Resources

About

As the University of Maryland’s chief academic officer, the Provost steers the university’s academic enterprise in accordance with its mission, and manages a diverse portfolio, including providing strategic direction for its 12 schools and colleges.

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"We must be united in our noble and fearless purpose, because celebrating differences and leveling societal inequities must be among our greatest strengths, because grand challenges demand fearless ideas, and because progress will not be measured in individual achievement, but in our collective accomplishments."

- The University of Maryland Strategic Plan, Fearlessly Forward: In Pursuit of Excellence and Impact for the Public Good

Our Fearless Vision

To improve the lives of every person on Earth, we will reimagine teaching and learning; accelerate solutions to the grand challenges of our time through creativity and discovery; and forge a diverse and inclusive community where our differences are celebrated and equity is relentlessly pursued. Together, we will dedicate ourselves to advancing the public good because our individual well-being is enduringly bound to our collective well-being.

Learn About our Pursuit of Excellence and Impact for the Public Good Read UMD's Mission Statement

Leadership Areas

The Office of the Provost manages a diverse portfolio, including academic planning and programs, enrollment management, community engagement, faculty affairs, international affairs, academic innovation, and institutional research, planning and assessment.

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Inspiring excellence in teaching and learning and cultivating innovation campuswide

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Guiding academic programs, facilities, partnerships, accreditation and more

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Providing strategic vision and campuswide leadership for community engagement

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Recruiting, admitting, enrolling and supporting talented students from diverse backgrounds

Enrollment Management

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Providing academic units administrative services for self-support credit and non-credit undergraduate, graduate, professional and pre-college programs

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Supporting all aspects of the faculty experience on campus and advocating for faculty interests and perspectives

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Leading policies, procedures and resources related to the financial and personnel functions of Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs Finance & Personnel

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Elevating the university's international character and supporting international students and scholars

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Enabling the UMD community to effectively leverage campus data

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Empowering students and campus partners to equitably and inclusively engage and succeed in research and scholarship.

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Offering superior academic programs and world class faculty through The Universities at Shady Grove

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Providing visionary and strategic leadership for graduate education

The Graduate School

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Guiding undergraduate students as they navigate their learning and prepare for the future

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Offering inclusive services and innovative technologies for learning, study and collaboration

University Libraries

Our People

The Division of Academic Affairs leadership teams work across campus to execute the university's academic mission and vision. 

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The Provost's staff take direct responsibility for guiding the academic development and direction of the institution in accordance with the mission.

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The deans oversee the university's 12 schools and colleges, as well as Undergraduate Studies, The Graduate School and the University Libraries.

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News & Announcements

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Shaping the Future of AI

Apr 9, 2024

Mirroring the state of Maryland’s ambition to be a leader in this domain, we are proud to announce the new Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), dedicated to developing the next generation of artificial intelligence education, technology and leaders.

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MEI2 Energy Seed Grants

Sep 3, 2025

The Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEI2) is focused on translating university energy research into new clean energy companies in the State of Maryland and offers a seed grant program to bridge the gap between academic transformative laboratory research results and prototype demonstrations to move early-stage projects onto a pathway to commercial development. 

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Announcing the Appointment Extension of Associate Provost and Dean William Cohen

Jul 11, 2025

I am delighted to announce the extension of Dr. William Cohen’s appointment as Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies through June 30, 2027.  

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Welcoming our New Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Jun 24, 2025

Dr. Lisa Taneyhill has been appointed our new Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2025.

Shannon R. Gundy Announcements

Announcing our New Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Jun 18, 2025

It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Shannon Gundy as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, beginning July 1, 2025.

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Announcing our New School of Public Policy Dean

Jun 13, 2025

I am delighted to share the news that Gustavo A. Flores-Macías has been named the new Dean of the School of Public Policy. His appointment will begin on September 1, 2025.

Request Provost's Appearance

Complete this form to request the Provost’s appearance at an event. For questions about the form, please email provost@umd.edu or call 301-405-5252.