Provost Communications

Vice Provost and Dean Tracey Ford to step down

Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs Tracey Ford, Ed.D., will step down to become the associate vice chancellor (AVC) for student affairs for the University of Texas System Office of Academic Affairs. She will begin her new position in late March 2023.

Announcing the EDI Advisory Committee

"These are the first two steps in our EDI framework which Chancellor Brian Cole announced in August. This framework provides a path forward to tackle the systemic problems of racism and inequity, and to make significant and sustained change in our institution."

Fall 2020 first day of class

"We all know that on some level, that if we are to thrive at whatever we set our hearts and minds to do, being grounded and connected to someone else's wellbeing is an essential part of the journey."