The Provost is the College's chief academic officer and reports to the President.
The Office of the Provost is responsible for the quality and support of the academic programs of the College. Working with the President, the Committee on Appointments, and-- as appropriate--the Deans of the College, the Provost is responsible for the hiring of new faculty members and the review, reappointment and promotion of faculty members.
The Provost convenes the Council on Institutional Priorities (CIP), which has appointed representatives from the student bodies, faculty, administration and staff. The Provost often sits with the Committee on Academic Priorities (CAP).
All academic departments/programs and Schools, as well as the Athletics and Physical Education Department and the Office of Sponsored Research report to the Provost.

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Faculty Meetings
Wednesday, September 14 at 4pm
Wednesday, October 19 at 4pm
Wednesday, November 16 at 4pm
Wednesday, December 7 at 4pm
Wednesday, January 25 at 4pm
Wednesday, February 15 at 4pm
Wednesday, March 14 at 4pm
Wednesday, April 11 at 4pm
Friday, May 11 at 9am
Faculty/CAP Special Meetings:
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 4-6pm
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 4-6 pm