The Senior Vice President and Provost reports directly to the President of the University and serves as the chief executive officer for the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, overseeing their overall administration and providing visionary leadership for Health Campus programs across the state.
In this leadership capacity, the Senior Vice President and Provost plays a pivotal role in shaping the University's strategic direction. The position involves direct oversight of fiscal, administrative, academic, and research operations and collaborating with key stakeholders such as the University Hospitals Authority and Trust, OU Health, and state and community boards and agencies. The Provost’s leadership team includes deans from the seven colleges, administrative leaders, directors from the centers for excellence, and faculty and staff executives. The Senior Vice President and Provost ensures that all facets of the Health Campus operations —academic programs, research initiatives, financial sustainability, service, and organizational growth—are aligned with the mission and goals of the University.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Developing and executing the OU Lead On Strategic Plan to advance the University’s academic and research excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability while meeting the immediate and long-term health and workforce needs of the State of Oklahoma with its health system partner, OU Health.
- Administrative Oversight: Managing the day-to-day operations of all Health Campus programs, ensuring seamless collaboration among various units, campuses, and agencies.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Overseeing budgetary planning, allocation, and financial management to ensure the fiscal health and support of Health Campus priorities.
- Academic Excellence: Leading the academic mission, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs, fostering innovation in teaching and learning, and promoting and investing in employee development and engagement.
- Research Leadership: Supporting and advancing the Health Campus’ and University’s research agenda, fostering a culture of innovation and inquiry, and driving research partnerships and initiatives, in collaboration with the Vice President Research and Partnerships and college and research leaders.
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, research, patient care, and service environment, while ensuring the continued financial and operational health of the Health Campus and its many programs.