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What We Do

The Provost's Office supports and promotes academic excellence, scholarship and creative endeavors to lift each other and advance society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.

Arash Mafi
Chief Academic Officer, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Lawrence and Edwards campuses

Professor of Physics and Astronomy, jointly appointed in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Virtual Town Halls

Held once a month throughout the spring

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Jayhawks Rising: Our Strategic Planning

KU has developed a framework for our strategic plan that establishes a vision, goals and objectives to guide future decisions. Implementation has begun, and we encourage you to join the process and follow our progress on the Jayhawks Rising website.

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Community of Care

We are committed to a community of care that provides a welcoming and supportive environment focused on the needs of each individual. We believe in a culture where each individual is valued and has the tools and support they need to achieve their academic, research and professional goals.

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Civil Rights & Title IX Office

ADA Resource Center

Leadership Searches

The future of the university is rooted in the success of our leadership searches. You are invited to be part of our hiring process for innovative and collaborative academic and administrative leaders.

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