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The provost is the chief academic officer of the university and has responsibility for the university's academic affairs across the Dayton, Lake, and online campuses and programs. The provost collaborates with the president and other stakeholders in setting overall academic priorities and strategies, with an emphasis on groundbreaking research and preparing students for lifelong success.
 

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Areas of Leadership

Administrative Divisions and Offices

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Academic Affairs

Resources that enhance, empower, and support success in the classroom, including honors, and other educational programs.

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ADULT & ONLINE LEARNING

Gateway for academic and holistic success for nontraditional and remote learners.

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AccreditatioN & Assessment

Resources for accreditation, academic program review, and student learning outcomes.

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FACULTY AFFAIRS

Home to the Center for Faculty Excellence, as well as faculty-specific documents, policies, forms, and other resources.

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CURRICULAR & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Resources relating to the curriculum, as well as current projects underway to achieve and advance the university's mission.

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RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Resources and tools for the advancement of research and scholarly activities, as well as their compliance and the development of innovations.

Academic Success Priorities and Resources

Recognition & Awards

Awards recognizing faculty excellence, including the Trustees Award, University and Distinguished Professors, President's Awards, and honorary degrees.

Recognition and Awards

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan 2023–25 is a two-year bridge strategic plan.

Strategic Plan 2023–25

Student Success

Faculty resources, tips for student referrals, information on student development, career advising, academic support services, and more. 

Division of Student Success

Messages from the Provost

University news

Wright State media highlights, May 3–9

Wright State made headlines this week with media coverage highlighting commencement celebrations, student success, alumni achievements and faculty expertise.

Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense

Time at Wright State helped propel Kevin Schmidt launch pioneering career with the Air Force
Kevin Schmidt, now developing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory, credits his success to the experiences he received during his behavioral neuroscience studies at Wright State.

Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh selected for prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship

Priti Parikh, professor of surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was named an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellow at Drexel University College of Medicine for 2025–26.