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.
James V. Maher
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Patricia E. Beeson
Vice Provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Studies
Andrew R. Blair
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Kathy W. Humphrey
Vice Provost and Dean of Students
George E. Klinzing
Vice Provost for Research
Robert F. Pack
Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Resources Management
Sheila W. Rathke
Assistant Provost for Strategic and Program Development