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

Campus with city of Dayton in the background

University of Dayton recognized as a 'new' dream school in college admissions expert’s new book

The University of Dayton is listed as one of 75 ‘new’ dream schools across the nation in a best-selling author’s new book, highlighting the University’s strengths in student belonging, mentorship, success and return on investment.

Aerial photo of St. Mary's Hall, chapel and St. Joseph Hall

2025 U.S. News grad school rankings includes 14 UD schools, programs

Fourteen University of Dayton schools and programs are listed among the '2025 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools Rankings.'

97% of recent grads report getting off on right foot

University of Dayton graduates continue to find success after graduation, with 97% reporting being employed, pursuing a graduate degree or participating in a service program within six months of graduation.

Bright minds, bold research

University of Dayton’s Berry Summer Thesis scholars spend summer in the lab and community

Engineered for Impact: The Power of Co-op Experiences

At the University of Dayton, hands-on learning and strong industry connections help students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact.

Engineering Faculty Partner with UDRI Staff for Summer Research Projects

University of Dayton faculty and University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) researchers collaborated on research projects this past summer. Two projects were completed by School of Engineering faculty members and were focused on self-healing polymers and lightweight composite aircraft.

Our People

Darlene Weaver

Professor; Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

An ecumenically trained moral theologian who specializes in moral anthropology and ethical theory, Darlene Weaver joined the University of Dayton in July 2023 as provost.

She received her B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University, M.A.R. from Yale Divinity School, and Ph.D. in ethics from the University of Chicago in 1998, with a particular focus on moral agency.

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Academic Affairs Leadership

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

Provost Office Staff

Kim Adamson
Executive Assistant to the Provost

Amy Askren
Director of Faculty Processes and Hiring

Meghan Henning, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Curriculum and the Common Academic Program (CAP)

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
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 2024, the University had $264.3 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.

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