About

The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Auburn University serves as the chief academic officer and leads the university’s academic and outreach units. Supporting Auburn’s land-grant mission, the Provost’s Office is committed to advancing initiatives designed to increase student retention and graduation, promote active and engaged learning, and support faculty and student success. To implement the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, the Provost’s Office works directly with campus partners to advance the university’s mission and support its reputation for excellence.

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Provost Units

Under the leadership of Dr. Chase Bringardner, the Office of Academic Affairs champions academic excellence and innovation across Auburn University. Working collaboratively with colleges and support units, the office advances high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that prepare students for lifelong success. Through academic policies, curriculum development, and the advancement of innovative teaching initiatives, Academic Affairs strengthens Auburn’s mission to deliver transformative learning experiences.

Under the leadership of Dr. Angela Wiley, the Office of Faculty Affairs advances Auburn’s commitment to faculty excellence by supporting recruitment, development, and career success. The office oversees faculty policies and processes related to hiring, promotion, and professional growth while fostering an environment where teaching, research, and service thrive. Through initiatives emphasizing mentorship, leadership, and scholarly advancement, Faculty Affairs empowers Auburn’s faculty to achieve excellence in every dimension of their work.

The Office of Budget and Human Resources, directed by Amanda Malone, manages fiscal operations for the Office of the Provost, including budget development and financial oversight for academic colleges, programs, and related units.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness upholds Auburn University’s standards of quality and accountability through continuous improvement, assessment, and accreditation. In addition to overseeing accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the office’s units—Academic Insight, Institutional Research, and Information Technology—ensure compliance, document student achievement, and guide university-wide planning efforts that strengthen academic and research outcomes.

Under the leadership of Julie Huff, the Office of Academic Operations, Facilities, and Initiatives manages academic space operations and supports strategic communications and marketing for more than 20 academic units and programs. The office also coordinates major academic initiatives and events—such as faculty and staff recognition programs and commencement ceremonies—while working closely with campus partners to advance Auburn’s mission.

Overseen by Dr. Royrickers Cook, University Outreach extends Auburn’s impact beyond campus through programs such as the Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement, the Government and Economic Development Institute, the Office of Professional and Continuing Education, the Encyclopedia of Alabama, the Office of Public Service, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and the Office of Faculty Engagement and Outreach Global—connecting research, teaching, and service to communities across Alabama and beyond.
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News

Participant at Science Communication Workshop
Research and Innovation
Science Communication Workshop Series builds skills with impact

The Biggio Center's Science Communication Workshop Series gives faculty and researchers practical tools to share their work with clarity, creativity and impact.

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Academics
Advancing AI

Auburn College of Education Counselor Education faculty are gaining national recognition for their leadership in bringing artificial intelligence into the field of rehabilitation counseling.

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Academics
Department of Clinical Sciences earns Excellence in Education Award

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine has been named the newest recipient of the Departmental Award for Excellence in Education by the Teaching Effectiveness Committee.

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Research and Innovation
AI across campus

Whether it's revolutionizing research or transforming classroom teaching, Auburn faculty members are embracing AI in ways that impact virtually every corner of campus.

Members of a recent graduating class of the EAGLES Program toss their caps in celebration in front of Auburn
Academics
An engaging new project

The EAGLES Program was recently awarded a prestigious five-year, $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities initiative.

A female student wears a virtual reality headset, demonstrating how the virtual reality environment is used in Auburn classrooms.
Academics
OIT and Biggio Center award the AUX grant to 11 projects transforming Auburn education

Auburn has awarded $292,950 through the AUX: Immersive Learning Experiences grant program to 11 faculty-led projects that will use emerging technologies, like augmented and virtual reality, to create transformative learning opportunities.

Campus Experience
Breeden Grant awardees announced

Awarded by the University Senate Teaching Effectiveness Committee, Daniel F. Breeden Grants encourage the enhancement of learning and teaching on campus.

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Academics
Faculty Fellows program welcomes new members, strengthens campuswide teaching innovation

At the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, a team of faculty guides colleagues through everything from place-based teaching in the outdoors to using AI in the classroom.

Small group of participants seated at a table, using papers and string for a collaborative teaching activity at AUSSI.
Academics
STEM institute transforms Auburn teaching

The Auburn University Summer STEM Institute (AUSSI) trains educators in evidence-based strategies to boost engagement, belonging, and learning. It builds a collaborative community focused on inclusive, student-centered classrooms in COSAM.

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Academics
AUSSI participants bring classroom concepts to life through creative tidbits 

The Auburn University Summer STEM Institute (AUSSI), hosted by the Biggio Center, welcomed more than 70 early-career faculty and graduate students from across STEM disciplines for a week of hands-on teaching development.

Events
05.01 - 05.04
Spring Commencement
Neville Arena

Tickets Required - See Ceremony Schedule