Role and mission
The Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, reporting to the President, is responsible for Iowa State University's land-grant academic mission in education, discovery, and service.
The office manages and supports:
- assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement in Iowa State's programs across 60 academic departments
- planning, budgeting, policy, and efficiency initiatives throughout the division
- management of faculty appointments, promotions, advancements, tenure decisions, and professional development programs
- new and transfer student admissions, student financial aid, and the office of the University Registrar; new and continuing student programs, including New Student Orientation, Destination Iowa State, and commencement