Office of the Provost

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The Division of Academic Affairs is committed to assisting departments, schools, and colleges in developing and implementing new undergraduate and graduate programs. Academic Affairs also helps address issues related to accreditation and program reviews. Together with IER, Academic Affairs serves as the liaison between academic programs and the UT System, THECB, and SACS. Academic Affairs is committed to helping academic programs navigate and follow internal and external policies and operating procedures.

ACADEMIC HUMAN RESOURCES 

Academic Human Resources (AHR), a unit within Academic Affairs, serves as a central resource to campus constituents on aspects of the academic personnel lifecycle, including faculty postings, recruitment, relocation, appointments, retentions, and equity adjustments.

ACADEMIC INNOVATION

The Division of Academic Innovation prioritizes excellence in online programs, elevating engagement and success among students enrolled in online courses. It fosters robust partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive institutional goals related to enrollment, degree completion, post-graduation success, and support for new academic programs.

ACADEMIC RESOURCE PLANNING

The Office of Academic Resource Planning reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the provost and colleges/schools to provide high-level financial, administrative, and strategic support.

CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

The Center for African American Studies (CAAS), a unit within Academic Affairs, strives to cultivate an exceptional transdisciplinary experience through teaching, civic engagement, and community-based research focused on the diverse contextual conditions of African Americans. The Center also fosters the development of student, faculty, and community capacity to create progressive solutions that address social problems.

CENTER FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), a unit within Academic Affairs, promotes research and UTA faculty recruitment, retention, and professional development. It also bridges UTA and the Latino community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and administers a minor in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies.

CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE

The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE), a unit within Faculty Success, supports all faculty and teaching assistants in achieving teaching excellence. Its goal is to advance students’ creativity, critical thinking, and logical reasoning through active inquiry-based, digital, and real-world learning experiences.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Enrollment management is the vanguard of all things related to student enrollment and success, overseeing Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. Our mission is to provide leadership for UTA to reach its enrollment goals. UTA provides access and excellence to those seeking a world-class university in an encouraging environment where we believe every one of our students can succeed. At the end of the day, our impact positively transforms students' lives, families, UTA, cities and communities, countries, and our world.

EXTENSION AND EXTENDED CAMPUS

The Division of Extension and Extended Campus (EEC) manages the technology enterprise for a diverse portfolio of online degrees, fueling the ambitions of all UTA credit students, including almost 18,000 fully online credit students. Additionally, EEC equips over 30,000 individuals worldwide with industry-recognized professional certificates and micro-credentials. EEC extends the University’s reach and provides professional and consulting services to over 2,500 private employers and 50 government agencies. Through these efforts, EEC 220 full-time and over 200 part-time employees have paved the way for growth and excellence, embodying the true spirit of education extension and collaboration.

FACULTY SUCCESS

The Division of Faculty Success (DFS) supports UTA faculty by acting as a dedicated liaison with the Office of Academic Affairs. Included as part of the DFS are faculty programs for mentoring, professional development, recruitment and retention, and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. 

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND REPORTING

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Reporting (IER), a unit within Academic Affairs, supports assessment efforts across the university, prepares required reports and surveys, and coordinates accreditation efforts. 

STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Division of Student Affairs is a personal roadmap for students embarking on one of the most exciting adventures of their lives—college. UTA's 22 departments, more than 200 professionals, and nearly 330 student organizations are dedicated to ensuring students receive the necessary support to empower them to connect with other people, fulfill their passions, and tap into their greatest potential.

STUDENT SUCCESS

The Division of Student Success plans, implements, and assesses student success initiatives. It also serves as a home for academic resources, including the University Advising Center, Testing Services, New Student Courses, and the Learning Center, which offers a wide variety of support activities such as tutoring, group study, and mentoring programs. The Division is also home to the Bachelor of Science degree in University Studies.

UTA FORT WORTH

UTA Fort Worth, a unit within EEC, offers accessible, affordable, high-quality bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, individual courses, and professional development opportunities in the heart of downtown Fort Worth.