Leadership
The Provost's senior leadership team supports the initiatives and objectives of the Office of the Provost, helping to further enhance GW’s academic programs. Through these administrative and academic leaders, the Provost is able to develop an ever more diverse and inclusive community, one in which the student experience is enhanced, teaching excellence is supported, and faculty members and students find many opportunities to develop their scholarly interests.
Leadership Team
Koren Bedeau, Senior Associate Provost for Special Projects
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
Carla Berg, Interim Vice Provost for Research
[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
Christopher A. Bracey, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
[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
Imani Cheers, Senior Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
[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.
Jay Goff, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Success
Contact: David Iselin, Director of Operations
[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
Geneva Henry, Dean, Libraries and Academic Innovation
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
Caroline Laguerre-Brown, Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement
[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.
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