Provost

The University seeks a distinguished educator with a strong record of experience and success in academic administration. The provost serves as the academic leader of an outstanding faculty deeply committed to teaching and scholarship and as a key member of the President's Council.

The provost carries the primary responsibility for ensuring and enhancing the quality of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and co-curricular opportunities at Drake through the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, in scholarship, and in close student-faculty interactions. It is anticipated that the new provost will begin duties on or around July 1, 2026.