Provost Units
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC PERSONNEL | EDITH REED (ASSISTANT VICE PROVOST)
The Office of Academic Personnel (APO) provides guidance and expertise in matters related to the recruitment, on-boarding, appointment, advancement, and retention of faculty and other academic appointees.
APO WEBSITE | EMAIL EDITH | DAVIS HALL 333
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND POLICY | DR. PRANESH ASWATH (SENIOR VICE PROVOST)
Division of Academic Planning and Policy (APP) is committed to assisting departments, schools and colleges develop and implement new undergraduate and graduate programs. APP helps address issues related to accreditation and program reviews. Together with IER, the APP serves as the liaison between academic programs and UT System, THECB and SACS. APP is committed to helping academic programs navigate and follow internal and external policies and operating procedures.
APP WEBSITE | EMAIL PRANESH | DAVIS HALL 333
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC RESOURCE PLANNING | SUSAN ELLIOTT (ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT)
The Office of Academic Resource Planning reports to the Chief Financial Officer while working closely with the provost and colleges/schools to provide high-level financial, administrative and strategic support.
ARP WEBSITE | EMAIL SUSAN | DAVIS HALL 333
CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES | DR. JASON SHELTON (DIRECTOR)
The Center for African American Studies’ mission is 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’s purpose is to foster the development of student, faculty, and community capacity to create progressive solutions that address social problems.
CAAS WEBSITE | EMAIL JASON | SWIFT CENTER 129
DIVISION OF FACULTY AFFAIRS | DR. ANTOINETTE SOL (VICE PROVOST)
The Division of Faculty Affairs is dedicated to supporting UTA faculty by acting as a dedicated liaison with the Office of Academic Affairs. Included as part of the DFA are faculty programs for mentoring, professional development, recruitment and retention, and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence.
DFA WEBSITE | EMAIL TONI | NEDDERMAN HALL 249
UTA FORT WORTH | DR. MEGAN TOPHAM (DIRECTOR)
UTA Fort Worth 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.
UTA FW WEBSITE | EMAIL UTA FW | 1401 JONES STREET FORT WORTH
OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND REPORTING | DR. REBECCA LEWIS (ASSISTANT VICE PROVOST)
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Reporting’s mission is to support assessment efforts across the university, prepare required reports and surveys, and coordinate accreditation efforts.
IER WEBSITE | EMAIL REBECCA | WADE BUILDING 412
DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | DR. CURTIS ANDRESSEN (VICE PROVOST)
The Division of International Affairs is the central administrative office for UTA’s global connections. It coordinates international connections and supports new international initiatives at UTA.
DIA WEBSITE | EMAIL CURTIS | DAVIS HALL 333
CENTER FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES | DR. CHRISTIAN ZLOLNISKI (DIRECTOR)
The Center for Mexican American Studies promotes research and the recruitment, retention, and professional development of UTA faculty; serves as a bridge between UTA and the Latino community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; and administers a minor in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies.
CMAS WEBSITE | EMAIL CHRISTIAN | SWIFT CENTER
CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE | DR. ANN M.L. CAVALLO (ASSISTANT VICE PROVOST AND DIRECTOR)
The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE) supports all faculty and teaching assistants to achieve teaching excellence, advancing their students’ creativity, critical thinking, and logical reasoning through active inquiry-based, digital, and real-world learning experiences.
CRTLE WEBSITE | EMAIL CRTLE | NEDDERMAN HALL 249
DIVISION OF STUDENT SUCCESS | DR. ASHLEY PURGASON (ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST)
The Division of Student Success plans, implements and assesses student success initiatives. The Division 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. It is also home to the Bachelor of Science degree in University Studies.
DSS WEBSITE | EMAIL ASHLEY | RANSOM HALL 105
