Who We Are
The Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor is Pitt’s chief academic officer and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University's academic vision. The Office of the Provost is responsible for general oversight of academic affairs, including education, research, and faculty and student life. The scope of our efforts encompasses research, academic affairs, graduate studies, faculty affairs, student affairs, academic planning, resource management, and strategic and program development. Through senior staff leadership, staff orientation to service, and extensive university-wide committee work, we serve to initiate, support, develop, and promote university advancement in these areas.
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Michelle L. Amato
Assistant Provost
Carey D. Balaban
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Lisa K. Barsom
Assistant Provost
David N. DeJong
Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Resources Management
Kathy W. Humphrey
Vice Provost and Dean of Students
Juan J. Manfredi
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
Mark S. Redfern
Vice Provost for Research
Alberta M. Sbragia
Vice Provost for Graduate Studies
William A. Shields
Associate Vice Provost
Emeritus
James V. Maher
Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Senior Science Advisor, Provost Emeritus
Robert F. Pack
Vice Provost Emeritus