A passion for student success

Velma Buckner's dedication to student success at Mizzou is driven by her love for students, ensuring their needs are met.

Mizzou invests in “learning that sticks”

Learn more about a new Community of Practice of faculty who are integrating high impact practices into their curriculum. This pilot project is funded by a MizzouForward student success grant. Read more from Student Success.

Building harmonies  

With her lifelong passion for music, Megan Murph is shaping the future of music studies one note at a time. 

Myth Busting External Awards

Bill Horner presents about how the external awards team can support faculty. The Office of the Provost’s external awards team works with faculty and staff and hears many reasons why applying for external awards is challenging to balance with…

A scholar, mentor and community builder  

Michael S. Williams, Ph.D., faculty fellow for the Office of the Provost, pays it forward, ensuring future scholars have opportunities for growth and impact. 

Mentoring at Mizzou: Training That Enhances Mentoring Relationships

Yong Volz facilitates mentoring training for chairs in September. Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz discusses a group activity with chairs. Chairs discuss mentoring in small groups. Group discussion during Mentoring at Mizzou training. by Jade Elwess Mentoring at Mizzou is a professional development…

Tackling problems. Providing solutions. 

Motivated by her passion to deliver care in more efficient ways, Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L is determined to use technology for good.

Office of the Provost News August 2024

Office Updates Brian Houston NaTashua Davis Shruti Rana We are excited to welcome Brian Houston as the new associate provost for academic programs. In addition, NaTashua Davis has joined the Office of the Provost as associate vice provost for academic…

Brian Houston Appointed Associate Provost for Academic Programs

Provost Matt Martens appointed Brian Houston, professor in the Department of Communication, as associate provost for academic programs, effective August 19. In this role, he oversees policies and processes related to academic programs, including academic program reviews, and new degree…

AI Update Fall 2024

Dear Colleagues,  Throughout the spring 2024 semester, the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Learning Environment, tri-chaired by Tori Mondelli, Enid Schatz and Ben Trachtenberg, gathered input from across campus, consulted with AI experts, and analyzed industry best practices to create…