Office of the Provost : University of Dayton, Ohio

Partnering for the Common Good

The University of Dayton is proud of its reputation as a university for the common good. The Office of the Provost promotes and supports the University's transformational Catholic, Marianist education.

Our faculty are teacher-scholars with a commitment to quality teaching and generating research and scholarship that expands our world, energizes our soul and elevates society. We innovate to create a curriculum that responds to the needs of our times while using technological tools that promote human-centered learning.

We are a community united in pursuing knowledge — and supporting and preparing the next generation of leaders.

Our Work

Our Team

Points of Pride

R1 Institution

Carnegie Classification, 2025

97% success rate

within six months of graduation

News and Highlights

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UD among U.S. News' top universities, best value, best undergrad teaching

US News & World Report named the University of Dayton among the top national universities, best values and best for undergraduate teaching in its 2027 rankings.

New report highlights civic learning at UD, others

A national coalition that includes the University of Dayton is demonstrating how colleges and universities can intentionally prepare students to become informed, engaged citizens.

New curriculum will prepare students for careers influenced by AI

The University of Dayton is developing and adapting curriculum as part of its broader AI strategy to prepare students to use the technology skillfully and thoughtfully in their careers.

Our People

Paul Haught

Interim Provost; vice provost for faculty, graduate and professional education

Paul Haught, the University's vice provost for faculty, graduate and professional education, is serving as UD's interim provost while Darlene Weaver transitions to becoming UD's 20th president. View Haught's bio.

The University will conduct a national search for a permanent provost, who can begin serving July 1.

Academic Affairs Leadership

The Academic Affairs Leadership includes all units and leaders who report to the provost.

Provost Office Staff

Paul Haught
Interim Provost; Vice Provost for Faculty, Graduate and Professional Education

Kim Adamson
Executive Assistant to the Provost

Amy Anderson
Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Engagement

Amy Askren
Director of Faculty Processes and Hiring

Lee Dixon
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives

Meghan Henning, Ph.D.
Senior Assistant Provost, Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Success

Maiella Hollander
Senior Administrative and Projects Coordinator

Justin Keen
Assistant Provost for Decision Support

Michael Krug
Director of Budgets and Operations for Academic Affairs

Tim Keune, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Strategic Financial Planning and Academic Budgeting

Brent Kondritz, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

Andrea Meyer Wade
Director of Special Projects and Engagement

Our Work

As the chief academic officer, the provost's principal mission is to support and guide the academic and research efforts of the University.

Academics

The University offers more than 80 undergraduate programs, 50 master's degree programs, 12 doctoral programs, numerous licensure and certificate programs, and many other ways to learn. View our program finder for a complete list of offerings, or learn more about academics at UD.

College of Arts and Sciences

School of Business Administration

School of Education and Health Sciences

School of Engineering

School of Law

University Libraries

Decision Support

Decision Support leads efforts to enhance the university's capacity for evidence-informed, strategic decision making.

Please direct all questions about University data or traditional institutional research functions to decisionsupport@udayton.edu.

Faculty Affairs and Development

The Office of the Provost provides support for the hiring, orientation, promotion and tenure of faculty, sabbaticals, as well as support for teaching and professional development.

Current faculty may find resources, policies and other information in Porches.
Prospective faculty are invited to explore careers at UD.

Diversity and Inclusion

Learning Teaching Center

Online Learning

Teaching Resources

Shared Governance

UD's Academic Senate is the representative body responsible for academic and educational policies of the University of Dayton having significant, university-wide impact. Its membership includes faculty, administrators and students.

Supporting Student Success

Academic affairs and student development offer a variety of programs and services to support whole-person education, vocation exploration and overall well-being. Offices and programs that support student success include:

Explore Student Success at UD

Research

At UD, research is about more than innovation for the sake of discovery. It's about developing solutions to help others. Highlights include:

The University of Dayton has earned the status of "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production" in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
In fiscal year 2025, the University had more than $278 million in sponsored research revenue, 95% of it in the University of Dayton Research Institute.
The Office of Academic Research champions and catalyzes academic research, scholarship and creative activity.
At UD, our students research alongside faculty to create solutions with a real impact on society.

Research at UD

Office for Academic Research

Office of Technology and Entrepreneurial Partnerships

UD Research Institute (UDRI)

Come Fly With Us

As a top-tier Catholic research institution, UD builds vibrant, inclusive and diverse communities that are marked by openness, cooperation, collegiality and a sense of service. We invite you to join us in advancing our mission.

Explore Careers at UD