Leadership

Contact: Caroline James | [email protected] | 202-994-6510

The Senior Associate Provost for Special Projects leads special initiatives that contribute broadly to the University's agenda for providing distinct and distinguished graduate education and enhanced academic experiences for undergraduates. The Senior Associate Provost works in coordination with key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of cross function and multidisciplinary initiatives. 

Support Offices

• Global Women’s Institute
• University Honors Program
• International Services Office
• Office of International Programs
• Office for Study Abroad
• Women's Leadership Program

Contact: Ethan Brown | [email protected] | 202-994-0933
[email protected] | 202-994-6712
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Associate Provost Beil's Bio

The Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Assessment is responsible for meeting the University's growing need for accurate and timely institutional data for federal reporting, to support university decision-makers, and to response to external requests for information; providing guidelines and methods to evaluate and assess students learning experiences; undertaking major survey research about students, faculty, and staff and by coordinating the development, distribution, and analysis of these results; and for the annual production of the university Bulletin. 

Support Offices

• Office of Institutional Research and Planning
• Office of Survey Research and Analysis
• Office of the Academic Editor
• Office of Assessment

[email protected] | 202-994-6255
Interim Vice Provost Berg's Bio

The Vice Provost for Research works in tandem with faculty to facilitate all phases of the external and internal funding processes and provides support for faculty and student research initiatives.

Support Offices

• Office of Industry and Corporate Research
• Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Office of Research Integrity
• Office of Sponsored Projects
• GW Nanofabrication and Imaging Center

Contact: Cassandra Wiseman | [email protected] | 202-994-0143
[email protected] | 202-994-5884
Vice Provost Bracey's Bio

The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs is responsible for all matters related to the life cycle of a GW faculty member, including recruitment and hiring, orientation of new faculty and department chairs, promotion and tenure criteria, and part-time faculty support and development.

Support Offices

• Faculty in Residence and Faculty Guides Program
• Faculty Personnel Office
• Society of the Emeriti
• Technology Commercialization Office

[email protected] | 202-994-7932
Interim Senior Associate Provost Cheers' Bio

The Senior Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education focuses on enhancing the academic experience of undergraduates across the university. This includes developing and facilitating programs to improve student satisfaction and retention, student success, and the overall learning environment. In addition, the Senior Associate Provost coordinates the review of programs and policies affecting undergraduate education and works with all of GW’s colleges and schools to create a dynamic learning environment and advance university priorities.

Contact: David Iselin, Director of Operations | [email protected]
[email protected] | 202-994-6710

The Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Success oversees GW’s efforts to recruit and retain diverse and academically talented undergraduate and graduate students.

Support Offices

• Center for Career Services
• Graduate Enrollment
• Office for Student Success
• Office of Student Financial Assistance
• Office of Student Systems, Services, and Analytics
• Undergraduate Admissions

Contact: Tyler Cundiff, Special Assistant | [email protected] | 202-994-1069
Dean Henry's Bio

The Dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation is responsible for enriching the academic experience of scholars at GW both through maintaining excellence in library services and collections and providing access to cutting-edge technology. The dean contributes to the success of the university's strategic plan by generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge.

Support Offices

• Academic Technologies
• Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research
• Eckles Library
• Gelman Library
• Instructional Technology Lab
• Office of Online Education
• University Teaching & Learning Center
• Virginia Science and Technology Campus Library

[email protected] | 202-994-7297
Vice Provost Laguerre-Brown's Bio

The Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement supports the university’s vision for excellence through diversity initiatives and programming. These tools enable the university to transform itself and higher education by attracting, retaining and leveraging the talents of diverse individuals to facilitate first-rate teaching, learning, scholarship and service in a climate that is welcoming and inclusive.

The Vice Provost works with senior leadership, administrators, faculty, staff and students to advance the university’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive community. Other responsibilities include providing leadership to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement, which consists of centers and offices that cultivate and leverage the benefits of diversity within the GW community and the Washington metropolitan area.

Support Offices

• Disability Support Services
• Diversity, Education, and Outreach
• Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service
• Multicultural Student Services Center
• Title IX Office

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Senior Vice Provost Murphy's Bio

The Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs is responsible for academic planning across all of the schools and academic units and related matters.