Mission
The Office of the Provost champions an inclusive university community devoted to academic excellence, consequential research and scholarship, and innovative practices that inspire, engage, and transform lives.
What is a Provost?
The provost and executive vice president is George Mason University’s chief academic officer charged by the Board of Visitors and the president with overseeing all colleges, schools, and academic support units.
The provost has primary responsibility for George Mason's academic mission, including supporting scholarly excellence among faculty members and fostering academic success for students on all four campuses. Additionally, in conjunction with the senior administration of the university, the provost is responsible for the allocation of resources for academic programs and functions.
Supporting the provost in these efforts is a team of vice presidents, vice provosts, deans, and professional staff, all devoted to sustaining George Mason’s mission.