Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Chief Academic Officer and Chief Operating Officer

The Provost and Vice-President (Academic) provides leadership, oversight, direction and linkages across a broad spectrum of university operations, including long-range academic and institutional planning, academic operations, student experience, and budgeting and reporting. The Provost also acts as a leader and champion for scholarly pursuits, teaching, learning and interdisciplinary education and together, with the Vice-President (Research) are responsible for the implementation of the 2023-30 Academic and Research Plans that are the roadmaps to our Ahead of Tomorrow vision. They drive discovery, creativity and innovation across our campuses and within our community. These plans outline the priorities, strategies and goals that will help the University of Calgary be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities.

Strategies

Strategic guiding documents of the University of Calgary.

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Reviews and Searches

The University of Calgary conducts reviews of and searches for senior leadership positions with support from an advisory committee.

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PURE Awards

PURE awards provide financial support to undergraduates to conduct research for 8, 12 or 16 weeks between May and August. Students work with researchers and learn how research projects are developed and conducted, as well as how research results can contribute to new knowledge and solve problems.

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Teaching Awards

The UCalgary Teaching Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to teaching and learning across our campus. It is a distinguished honour for members of our university community.

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Featured News

University leaders encourage new academics to 'start something'

Event welcomes faculty members to build connections and explore opportunities across campus

Upcoming leadership transition in UCalgary’s research portfolio

Dr. William Ghali, Vice-President (Research), announces he will conclude his term on June 30, 2027

Yakut Gazi appointed as vice-provost of teaching and learning

A message from the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson

Celebrate 60 years of UCalgary

UCalgary is turning 60 and you are invited to the party! Join us on-campus on Saturday, Apr. 11 for Community Day and enjoy free events, food, music, games and prizes. Everyone is welcome; experience some nostalgia with trivia at the Den, take a walk down memory lane with a campus tour and so much more.