The provost serves as VGU chief academic officer, working with the president
to oversee academic policies and activities university-wide. The Office of
the Provost works closely with the University’s academic and administrative
leaders to: Improve VGU performance in building a diverse pipeline of
scholars and in developing scholars at all stages of the academic career
ladder Advance university-wide approaches to compliance and research policy
Support University cultural and artistic entities and projects Oversee and
coordinate the University’s international activities Support faculty,
students, and academic professionals in advancing innovations in teaching
and learning; and Oversee activities pertaining to intellectual property,
technology transfer, research collaborations with industry, and trademark
licensing.