It is my pleasure to welcome you to the home page of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. This office provides oversight for the full complement of NKU's academic programs and support services. Our primary purpose is to support the success of faculty and students who are engaged in the central mission of Northern Kentucky University: sound academic preparation of our students for a lifetime of learning, professional achievement, personal satisfaction, and public engagement. Reporting to this office are the deans of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education & Human Services, the College of Informatics, the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and the School of Nursing & Health Professions.

Let me encourage you to visit the home pages for these various academic programs and services. You will see that Northern Kentucky University is a learner-centered metropolitan university totally committed to a shared purpose. Our core values expressed through the dedicated work of our faculty, staff, and students, excellence, access through opportunity, public engagement, intellectual and creative freedom, multiculturalism, innovation and creativity, collegiality and collaboration.

I am justifiably proud of NKU's many excellent academic programs and especially the fine faculty and staff we have assembled to fulfill our mission. These are people who are committed to teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and engaging our students in shared learning experiences. I encourage you to learn more about the university and the wonderful opportunities available.

-- Gail W. Wells, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost provides oversight for 11 associate degree programs, 54 baccalaureate programs, 9 masters programs and 2 first professional programs. These programs are administered by the:

• Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
• Dean, College of Business
• Dean, College of Education & Human Services
• Dean, College of Informatics
• Dean, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
• The School of Nursing & Health Professions

Providing staff support for the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost are:

• The Vice Provost, University Programs
• The Associate Provost for Outreach and Dean of Graduate Studies
• The Associate Provost for Administration
• The Associate Provost for Economic Initiatives
• The Associate Provost for Student Success
• The Associate Provost for Information Technology
• The Associate Provost for W. Frank Steely Library
• The Director of the Honors Program
• The Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

Questions about Academic Affairs can be addressed to provost@nku.edu or

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Lucas Administrative Center, Room 830
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 41099

Phone: (859) 572-5360
Fax:     (859) 572-6121

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