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Office of the Provost
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Richard Lariviere is the chief operations and academic officer on the Lawrence and Edwards Campuses. The Provost is primarily responsible for advancing the mission of the University in conjunction with the Chancellor, administrators, faculty, staff, and students. He oversees all academic, research and public service units. In addition, the Provost is responsible for academic and administrative policies and goals, acting through the vice provosts and deans in cooperation with University Governance.
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Danny Anderson
New Vice Provost, Interim Leader for School of Fine Arts
Danny Anderson, associate dean for interdisciplinary programs and area studies centers in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will become the new vice provost for academic affairs effective June 1.
John Gronbeck-Tedesco, professor of theatre and film, will become interim dean of the School of Fine Arts, starting July 1, until a permanent dean is hired.
Staff Fellows Program
Staff Fellows Program
The purpose of the Staff Fellows Program is to make KU a stronger institution by providing opportunities for selected staff to take part in a structured program of professional development that includes skill and leadership development, the opportunity to gain broader knowledge of the University of Kansas, and the completion of an individual project of interest that enhances the Staff Fellow’s home unit.
Information Management Program
Information Management Program
This ambitious plan will develop and carry out a series of steps that will improve our handling and securing of private information, our management of university records, and the preservation of KU’s institutional memory for today’s decision-makers and tomorrow’s scholars.