Academic Administration
Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Working in close collaboration with the Chancellor, the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost is the chief academic officer of the University of California, Merced. In addition to overseeing all academic programs, including instruction and research, the incumbent provides leadership for campus administrative operations.
The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of academic initiatives, as well as the infrastructure to support campus academic objectives. Among the broad array of campus administrators reporting to this office are the Deans of the Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts; Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies; Vice Chancellor for (Undergraduate) Student Affairs, University Librarian and Chief Information Officer. The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost also is responsible for the Academic Personnel and Institutional Planning offices, and UC Merced’s educational outreach centers.
Together with the Vice Chancellor of Administration, the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost directs the allocation of campus finances and the preparation of both annual and long-term budgets.
The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost advises the Chancellor on critical campus issues and acts on the Chancellor’s behalf in his/her absence.
Office of the EVC/Provost
