Provost Priorities

Provost Matthew Martens

The Office of the Provost works collaboratively with the President, Dean’s Council, Vice Provosts and Vice Chancellors, and other administrative leaders across several priority areas to support faculty, promote student success, enhance high-impact research and scholarship, and facilitate extension and engagement efforts that enhance the academic environment and experience at Mizzou.

My goals as Provost include being transparent and accountable in the work we do and building a culture of trust promotes excellence in all of our activities.  I invite you to explore the priorities that demonstrate the impact of our collective work as we serve our mission  to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Faculty Excellence Week Kickoff 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Embracing the innovation and opportunity of AI in a socially responsible manner that aligns with the values of our institution.

AI Symposium January 2025
Sachin Handa

MizzouForward

Investing in faculty excellence, infrastructure growth and student success. Dr. Sachin Handa's research was recently featured in Show Me Mizzou.

HLC Mock Site Visit November 2024

Accreditation

Demonstrating academic rigor, program quality and student achievement.

Tiger Fountain

Strategic Plan

Identifying specific strategic goals in the areas of Student Success, Research, Scholarship, and Creative Works, and Outreach and Engagement that serve as guides for activities and initiatives across the institution.

Faculty Excellence Week 2024

Faculty Success

Supporting faculty in their teaching, research, clinical activities, engagement, outreach and extension efforts and professional development.

Kinder Event

Academic Programs

Delivering the highest-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, minors, and certificates that prepare students for both fulfilling careers and informed citizenship.

Students in Bond LSC

Undergraduate Research

Enhancing opportunities to work directly with faculty on high-impact practices that promote student success and supports the institutional research mission.