Provost McCauley smiling while wearing a blue suit and placing her hands on a railing

Laurie McCauley

Dr. Laurie McCauley leads the office that is responsible for the University of Michigan’s academic and budgetary affairs. Along with the President, she helps establish overall U-M academic priorities and allocates funds to carry these priorities forward.

About Provost McCauley

Mission and Vision »

Statements guiding the activities of the Office of the Provost.

News & Communications »

Messages from the Provost and other announcements by the Office of the Provost.

Staff »

Contact information for staff in the Office of the Provost.

Reporting Units »

The schools, colleges and other units that report to the Provost or to one of the Vice Provosts.

DEI Plan – Provost’s Office »

The document that describes the strategic objectives, measures and actions by the Office of the Provost in support of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan for the current year.

Leadership Searches »

Information on current searches for deans of schools and colleges and senior leadership positions in the Office of the Provost.

Accreditation »

The University of Michigan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent agency. HLC accreditation verifies the quality of an institution and its curriculum along multiple criteria, and for all degree types. Specific programs may also receive additional accreditation from professional entities.