The responsibilities of the Provost include overseeing all the academic programs and units of the University; supporting and shaping the direction of undergraduate and graduate education; supporting faculty teaching and research; and overseeing academic policies of the University.

The ultimate mission of this office is to support and implement the academic mission of SMU: to create new knowledge, and to provide a transformative education that will equip students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens in a globalized, diverse, and rapidly changing world.

The associate and assistant provosts, together with the provost’s administrative and operations staff, support the Provost in carrying out the responsibilities of the Provost.

Southern Methodist University (SMU), a distinguished center for global research with a liberal arts tradition, invites nominations and applications for the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs.  Learn more about the opportunity in this comprehensive leadership profile.

• Peter K. Moore, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs ad interim

• Patricia Alvey, Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
• Sheri Kunovich, Associate Provost for Student Academic Engagement and Success
• Michael Robertson, Associate Provost ad interim for Continuing Education
• David Son, Associate Provost for Curricular Innovation and Policy ad interim
• Douglas A. Reinelt, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

• James E. Quick, Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies
• Wes Waggoner, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

• Daniel Eady, Assistant Provost (Chief of Staff)

• Kathleen Hugley-Cook, Director for National Fellowships and Awards
• Michael D. Tumeo, Director for Institutional Research