A s the Provost’s principal deputy in matters of academic programs, policies, and planning, the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies oversees the development and review of all academic degree programs and academic support units and is the university’s liaison with the Office of the Chancellor in respect to academic programs and policies.
The Vice Provost is responsible for ensuring educational effectiveness through the systematic assessment of student learning. The Vice Provost is charged with general oversight of the institution’s regional and specialized accreditations. Acting in collaboration with the Academic Senate, the Vice Provost develops and implements academic policy.
As Dean of Graduate Studies, the Vice Provost provides leadership and support to the graduate mission of the university both at the master’s and doctoral level, including a strong emphasis on student research and creative activity.
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program: Call for Applications
Applications are being accepted for the 2012-13 Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP). Faculty are encouraged to share this information with their upper division and master’s students. Lecturers are also invited to apply for the program.
The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive loan is $10,000 per year for three years and forgivable for those with full- or half-time teaching appointments at a CSU campus.
