Office of the Provost
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 and programs report to the Provost, the Office of Sponsored Research, and Athletics and Physical Education.
SEMESTER AT A GLANCE
August 26
Customs Week begins
August 28
Dorms open for all students
August 31
First day of classes
September 7
Labor Day Holiday
September 8 and 9
Confirmation of registration for '10.'11, '12
September 18
Last day to drop a 5th class
October 9
Last day to sign up for CR/NC
Fall Break Begins
October 10-18
Fall break
November 6-8
Parents Weekend
November 19
Preregistration begins
November 13
Preregistration ends
November 26-29
Thanksgiving break
December 10
Last day of classes -- all written work due
December 13-198
Final examinations
December 19
Dorms close at 10 a.m.
December 20-January 18
Winter break