Provost's Office Messages
The Provost's Office sends general messages via email to the academic community on a regular basis to provide updates and highlight areas of success at the University of Connecticut. These messages, as well as other broad campus presentations, are archived here for future reference.
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Indrajeet Chaubey for a second five-year term as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). This decision follows an exhaustive review conducted by a dedicated committee, tasked with evaluating Dean Chaubey’s leadership and overall contributions to the College over the last
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Tadarrayl Starke as our new Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success, effective July 1. Dr. Starke’s extensive background and proven leadership in enhancing student success make him exceptionally suited for this role, and we are fortunate to have such a visionary leader joining our
Read MoreDear UConn Faculty, Staff, and Undergraduate Students, It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I announce the appointment of Fany DeJesús Hannon as the Dean of Students. Fany, who has served with distinction in this role on an interim basis since November 2022, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to
Read MoreDear Faculty, Staff, Graduate and Professional Students, As you all know, Kent Holsinger will be retiring at the end of this academic year after serving 12 years as Dean and Vice Provost and over 38 years overall at UConn. Over the last several months, with your help, we have conducted a search to identify the
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Deanna Fitzgerald, M.F.A, as the next Dean of the School of Fine Arts at UConn, effective August 1, 2024. Deanna brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our institution from her tenure at the University of Arizona. With 16 years of service, in various
Read MoreDear College of Engineering Faculty, Staff, and Students: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ji-Cheng ‘JC’ Zhao, Ph.D., as the next Dean of the College of Engineering at UConn, effective August 12, 2024. Dr. Zhao, a distinguished figure in the field of materials science and engineering, joins us from the University of Maryland,
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As we near the start of the AY 24-25 PTR/PR cycle, I wanted to provide a reminder of resources available now that all PTR/PR actions including annual reappointments, promotions and tenure cases will be reviewed and managed through Interfolio’s PTR module. Unit administrators including department and dean’s offices as appropriate will work with
Read MoreDear colleagues, I am pleased to share that I will be holding in-person office hours with my leadership team for all faculty and staff to provide an opportunity for us to connect, discuss any concerns or ideas you may have, and foster open dialogue within our community. Your unique perspectives play an important role in
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As the start of the new semester comes closer, I wanted to reach out to you all with some timely reminders. These relate to existing Senate or Graduate Faculty Council Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations, academic policies, or other relevant procedures and guidelines. If you will be instructing a course in the coming semester,
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Schwartz as the Vice Provost for Academic Operations, effective January 12, 2024. Dr. Schwartz has been an integral part of our community since joining UConn in 2010 as an assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated a remarkable
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