Alexandra Socarides is the Associate Provost for Academic Programs at the University of Missouri. In this role, she performs five main functions. First, she oversees policies and processes related to academic programs, including academic program review, new degree program proposals, and accreditation. Second, supervises the Teaching for Learning Center and the Campus Writing Program. Third, she manages and supports faculty nominations and applications for external awards. Fourth, she supports department Chairs and runs the Provost Leadership Program. Lastly, she coordinates the Provost’s communications. Specific duties that Dr. Socarides fulfills include:
- Coordinate the 5-year academic program review
- Serve as point person in Office of the Provost for academic program proposals, including requests for new programs, program changes, and program activities
- Serve as the Provost liaison to the Office of eLearning
- Provost Office contact for College/Unit Accreditation activities
- Supervise the Teaching for Learning Center and the Campus Writing Program
- Manage external awards for faculty
- Support department Chairs
- Run the Provost Leadership Program
- Coordinate Provost’s communications
- Other duties as assigned