Promotion & Tenure Workshops
Over the course of the Fall 2023 semester, the Provost will conduct promotion and tenure workshops in each of the colleges. These are designed to help faculty comprehensively understand university promotion and tenure policies, processes, and standards. Below are the…
Fulbright Scholars Program: A “Transformative” Experience
David Crespy Photo by Hanna Caldwell by Jade Elwess The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 with the aim “to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of…
Office of the Provost News August 2023
Tiger Walk August 2023. Photo by Cedric “Cj” Harris. 2023 State Fair. Photo courtesy of CAFNR. Below are some updates from our office that are also included in the Office of the Provost’s August newsletter. Welcome New Faculty New faculty…
New Health Humanities Degree Program
Paul Kalanithi’s book, When Breath Becomes Air, is a true story of Kalanithi, a graduate of Stanford’s M.A. in English program who also earned an MPhil in the history and philosophy of medicine from the University of Cambridge before going on…
AI and the Classroom
Dear Faculty. I look forward to welcoming you back to campus in two weeks. As you are preparing to enter the classroom again, I know that many of you are thinking about AI and ChatGPT. As society embraces AI in…
Student Success Subcommittee Update
As an institution, the one goal that unites all of us, no matter our discipline or rank, is the goal to help all our students succeed. I am pleased to share updates from all our Student Success Subcommittees, which have…
May 2023 Faculty and Staff Profiles
Dr. Chris Dobbs, Senior Program Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives, Interim Director, MU Learning Center & Adjunct Faculty, Honors College Early Alert is a tool to connect students with resources so they can receive the support they need as early as…
April 2023 Faculty and Student Profiles
In September 2022, the Office of the Provost hosted a Student Success Retreat that brought together faculty, staff, and administrators from all colleges. Subcommittees were formed to address several crucial areas tied to student success and they have been working…
Study Abroad at Mizzou
Mizzou Study Abroad supports the university’s student success mission and strategic priorities in close partnership with academic units. The high-impact practice of study abroad provides transformative global learning experiences for students that support academic success, leadership development, career exploration, intercultural…
Excellence in Advising Awards
MU’s Excellence in Advising (EIA) awards are given annually to outstanding academic advisors who go beyond their traditional duties to ensure that our students receive the best support and care both inside and outside the classroom. This year, Kibby Smith,…