Our people
Meet our provost, vice provosts, deans, and more
Office of the provost
About Us
The offices and people who advance the University’s academic mission
The Office of the Provost is committed to faculty and student success. Learn about our mission, our offices, our leaders, and more.
Our mission
The University of Rochester prides itself on being a leader—locally, nationally, and worldwide. From research to culture, health care to the arts, and in all of our educational endeavors, the University of Rochester pushes our local and global communities forward.
Tying into to the University’s motto of Meliora—or “ever better”—the provost upholds a standard of excellence for our degree programs and research efforts. Overseeing many offices, the provost enables academic success for both faculty and students. The offices of the provost also serve to solidify Rochester’s role as a preeminent research university.
Our future
Strategic planning
Our Strategic Plan website is overseen by the provost, and showcases Rochester’s long-term goals and aspirations as a leading academic institution.
Learn more about us
Our offices
See all of the offices that report up to the Office of the Provost
Committees
Understand the committee-driven work and teams that the provost oversees
Messages and updates
Reference a feed of messages from the desk of the provost
Our data
Check out a Rochester data snapshot in our Fact Book
Rochester at a glance
See a broad University of Rochester overview
Questions or comments?
Contact us
Visit our Contact page for ways to connect with us and with the additional offices of the provost.