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Senior Vice President and Provost

The Senior Vice President and Provost serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, overseeing their overall administration and providing visionary leadership. Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Vice President and Provost is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of both academic and non-academic functions across all the OU Health campuses.

In this leadership capacity, the Senior Vice President and Provost plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's strategic direction. The position involves direct oversight of fiscal, administrative, academic, and research operations, collaborating with key stakeholders including deans, faculty, administrative leaders, and external partners. The Senior Vice President and Provost ensures that all facets of the institution—academic programs, research initiatives, financial sustainability, and organizational growth—are aligned with the mission and goals of the university. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Leadership: Developing and executing strategic plans that advance the institution’s academic and research excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
  • Administrative Oversight: Managing the day-to-day operations of the campuses, ensuring seamless collaboration among various academic and administrative units.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Overseeing budgetary planning, allocation, and financial management to ensure the institution's fiscal health and support of its academic priorities.
  • Academic Excellence: Leading the academic mission, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs, fostering innovation in teaching and learning, and promoting faculty development.
  • Research Leadership: Supporting and advancing the institution’s research agenda, fostering a culture of innovation and inquiry, and driving research partnerships and initiatives.

The Senior Vice President and Provost is a key figure in advancing the university’s vision, with a strong focus on creating a thriving academic and research environment, while ensuring the continued financial and operational health of the campuses.

Gary E. Raskob, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Provost
2022 - Present
Jason R. Sanders, M.D., M.B.A.
Senior Vice President and Provost
2015 - 2022
M. Dewayne Andrews, M.D.
Senior Vice President and Provost
2011 - 2015
Joseph J. Ferretti, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Provost
1995 - 2011
Jay H. Stein, M.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President
1992 - 1995
Clayton R. Rich, M.D.
Provost and Vice President
1980 - 1992
Donald R. Halverstadt, M.D.
Interim Provost
1979 - 1980
William G. Thurman, M.D.
Provost
1975 - 1979
William E. Brown, D.D.S.
Acting Provost
1973 - 1975