Office of the Provost

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

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