The Office of the Provost is responsible for both academic and budgetary affairs at the University of Michigan. This approach ensures that U-M's academic priorities are supported by budgetary decisions — enabling us to maintain and serve our mission as one of the world's top public universities.
Meet the ProvostMessages from the provost and other announcements by the Office of the Provost.
All news and communicationsThe following email was sent to faculty on November 5, 2026. It is published here for your convenience. Dear Colleagues, I am writing to provide an update on the university’s negotiations with the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO). As we approach one year of bargaining, we remain committed to reaching an agreement that supports our graduate…
This fall, more students than ever chose to enroll at U-M. With such milestones comes a colossal responsibility on the part of the university: we must attend as carefully to the worth of a Michigan education as we do to the number of students pursuing one.
Vice provosts serve as senior academic administrators. They direct the development and implementation of university academic plans and policies. Vice provosts work closely with the provost, deans, and other academic leaders to guide and support the work of faculties, departments, institutes, and research centers.
Vice provost and Rackham dean Michael Solomon promotes excellence in graduate education by cultivating a vibrant and diverse student community that will impact the public good through the scholarship and discoveries of its students and degree recipients; additionally, promoting coordination between campus museums and collections.
Academic Affairs – Graduate StudiesThomas Finholt, senior vice provost, and his team work collaboratively with the provost in setting and implementing policy pertaining to academic and budgetary issues, and serve as a liaison to deans and directors in many areas of academic and budgetary affairs.
Academic and Budgetary AffairsVice provosts Sara Blair and Christopher Friese lead the effort to develop and strengthen policies and programs that support a diverse and excellent faculty.
Academic and Faculty AffairsVice provost Angela Dillard will lead campus-wide efforts to expand access and support academic success for all students across the Ann Arbor campus.
Access & OpportunitySara Blair, Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, and Arts and Humanities, provides strategic leadership at the university level for the Arts Initiative and other key program offerings and initiatives in the arts and humanities.
Arts and HumanitiesVice provost Valeria Bertacco leads efforts to maximize the ability of the university to create richly engaged learning experiences for our students, staff, and faculty, both domestically and abroad by discovering new ideas and creating new outcomes that positively impact the people of Michigan and the world.
Engaged LearningVice provost Adele C. Brumfield manages U-M’s enrollment functions to efficiently optimize students’ experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners in support of the university's mission and commitment to academic quality, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Enrollment ManagementVice provost Shalanda Baker advances sustainability education and research across U-M schools and colleges by leading interdisciplinary engagement on environmental topics, exploring opportunities to integrate sustainability within core curricula, and supporting critical research that addresses the climate crisis.
Sustainability and Climate ActionVice provost Angela Dillard plays a pivotal role in overseeing and advancing continuous enhancements in the university’s educational mission for a diverse community of undergraduate students.
Undergraduate EducationThe Office of the Provost places importance on providing the policies, procedures, and other resources so faculty can focus their time and energy on their scholarly, research, or creative pursuits; their teaching; their clinical work; and their service.
Details about the process for making appointments to the instructional, clinical instructional, and research faculty ranks, and information about efforts to recruit and retain faculty.
The awarding of tenure to a member of the faculty is one of the most important decisions that the university makes. This section provides important information regarding policies that govern the timing of tenure, as well as guiding principles for tenure reviews. It also includes current faculty promotion guidelines.
The Office of the Provost administers awards to recognize and celebrate the achievements of faculty members in research, teaching, service, and effort promoting a diverse and equitable campus.
Explore the ongoing initiatives within the Office of the Provost, which work across the university to discover, integrate, connect, and engage, and which reflect our commitment to our strategic priorities.
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