Leadership
Vice provosts and other members of the Provost's senior staff support the initiatives and objectives of the Office of the Provost, helping advance GW toward ever stronger academic programs. Through the offices of senior staff, the provost focuses on developing an ever more diverse and inclusive community, one in which teaching excellence is supported and where faculty members find multiple opportunities to develop their scholarly interests.
Forrest Maltzman
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact:
gwprovost@gwu.edu | 202-994-6510
The provost oversees all academic matters—teaching, learning, research and scholarship—across GW’s ten schools and colleges. Also included in his purview are issues of student life on campus, international programs, graduate enrollment, and institutional assessment.
Academic Affairs and Planning
Teresa Murphy
Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs
Contact:
Cassandra Wiseman, Administrative Coordinator
cwiseman@gwu.edu | 202-994-6510
Role of the Office of the Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs
The deputy provost for academic affairs, along with the provost, is responsible for integrating the academic experience with student life beyond the classroom through all of the offices and departments under the Office of the Provost. This role provides oversight for the academic administrative functions of the university, and is also responsible for the design, management, and use of academic space on all campuses, as well as oversees the university’s upcoming reaccreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Support Offices
- Campuses
- George Washington Museum and Textile Museum
- GW VALOR
- Office of Academic Planning and Assessment
- Office of Institutional Research & Planning
- Office of Survey Research and Analysis
- Semester in Washington
- University Honors Programs
- University Seminars
- Virginia Science and Technology Campus
Athletics and Recreation
Patrick Nero
Director of Athetics and Recreation
Contact:
GWAD@gwu.edu | 202-994-6650
Role of the Office of Athletics and Recreation
The director of athletics and recreation cultivates champions in the classroom, community, and in competition, providing student-athletes with the opportunities to achieve and succeed at the highest level. The director is also responsible for the university’s intercollegiate sports facilities and health and wellness center.
Support Offices
Budget and Finance
Rene Stewart O'Neal
Vice Provost for Budget and Finance
Contact:
Heather Holmes, Senior Finance Analyst
hholmes@gwu.edu | 202-994-8274
Role of the Office of the Vice Provost for Budget and Finance
The vice provost for budget and finance has responsibility for developing multi-year budget plans and projections for colleges and academic units, in coordination with the provost and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance, consistent with the mission of the university. This vice provost role serves as a strategic partner in guiding the allocation of resources to support academic priorities and the university’s strategic plan.
Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement
Caroline Laguerre-Brown
Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement
Contact:
Keely Walston, Administrative Manager
kwalston@gwu.edu | 202-994-7297
Role of the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement
The Office of 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 for diversity and inclusion 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
- Faculty Recruitment and Personnel Relations
- GW Tutoring Initiative
- Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service
- Multicultural Student Services Center
- President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion
- Title IX Coordinator
Enrollment Management and Retention
Laurie Koehler
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Retention
Contact:
David Iselin, Special Assistant
diselin@gwu.edu | 202-994-1505
Role of the Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Retention
The vice provost for enrollment management and retention oversees undergraduate, graduate, and international admissions, student financial assistance, registrar functions, and enrollment operations. The role leads offices in elevating the university’s enrollment planning to bring in an ever more passionate, academically gifted and talented and diverse student body.
Support Offices
- Costs & Financial Planning
- Graduate Enrollment
- Non-Degree Students
- Office of Graduate Student Assistantships & Fellowships
- Office of the Registrar
- Summer & Special Programs
- Undergraduate Admissions & Aid
Faculty Affairs
Christopher Bracey
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Contact:
Aaron Kramer, Special Assistant
facultyaffairs@gwu.edu | 202-994-5884
Role of the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
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
- Office of Faculty Personnel
- Office of Academic Workforce Administration
- Society of the Emeriti
International Strategy
Douglas B. Shaw
Senior Associate Provost for International Strategy
Contact:
Jennifer Golden, Senior Advisor
jgolden@gwu.edu | 202-994-0514
Role of the Office of International Strategy
The senior associate provost for international strategy leverages Washington for global impact by connecting and partnering with powerful global institutions in Washington by aligning efforts to respond to global human problems. Building on these partnerships, the university extends its research, teaching, service, convening, and brand globally.
Support Offices
Libraries and Academic Innovation
Geneva Henry
Dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation
Contact:
Courtney Vaughn, Special Assistant
cvaughn@gwu.edu | 202-994-0985
Role of Libraries and Academic Innovation
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
- Office of Online Education
- University Teaching & Learning Center
- Virginia Science and Technology Campus Library
Student Affairs
Peter Konwerski
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Contact:
Jay Jones, Special Assistant
students@gwu.edu | 202-994-6710
Role of the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs supports the mission of the university by enhancing the student experience through programs and services that focus on student learning and success; student and parent engagement; and wellness, education, and prevention. The dean of student affairs is the chief student affairs officer for GW, managing a diverse staff of education professionals responsible for academic success; student academic engagement; parent engagement; and wellness, education, and prevention for GW undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Support Offices
- CARE Network
- Center for Career Services
- Center for Student Engagement
- Colonial Health Center
- Division of Student Affairs
- GW Housing
- Office of Academic Integrity, Civility and Community Standards, & Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Office of Military and Veteran Student Services
- Office of Student Support and Family Engagement
- Presidential Administrative Fellowship
Sustainability
Kathleen Merrigan
Executive Director of Sustainability
Contact:
Kyle McGowan, Executive Associate
kylemcgowan@gwu.edu | 202-994-3144
Role of the Office of the Executive Director of Sustainability
The executive director of sustainability at GW leads the university’s sustainability initiatives, including advancing GW’s prominence as an academic leader in cross-disciplinary sustainability education, research, and outreach. The role also works closely with GW’s Office of Sustainability, which has implemented efforts in operations, teaching, research, and outreach to build upon the university’s commitment to being a model of sustainability.
Support Offices
