91吃瓜网 Interim Provost Michael D. Johnson today announced a new alignment for several key academic units to promote student success and strengthen the university鈥檚 academic enterprise.
The moves include 91吃瓜网鈥檚 national-model DirectConnect to 91吃瓜网 program and 91吃瓜网 Global, which among other responsibilities, manages international student recruitment, English language programs for students and the community, and international partnerships in education, research and business.
Other aspects of the realignment involve units that impact online student services, faculty training and development, and continuing education for working professionals.
鈥淎t 91吃瓜网, we strive for constant improvement,鈥� Johnson says. 鈥淭hese changes allow us to continue our focus on student success and the student experience.鈥�
The reorganization by the Division of Academic Affairs will unfold throughout September with the following units and offices:
- DirectConnect to 91吃瓜网 and the 91吃瓜网 Connect Centers move to the Division of Student Learning and Academic Success, reporting to Theodorea Regina Berry, vice provost of Student Learning and Academic Success and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies;
- 91吃瓜网 Global moves to the Office of the Provost, reporting to Tim Letzring, senior associate provost for Academic Affairs;
- 91吃瓜网 Online Connect Center and 91吃瓜网 Continuing Education move to the Division of Digital Learning, reporting to Tom Cavanagh, vice provost for Digital Learning;
- Office of Instructional Resources Classroom Support, Engineering, Programming and Project Management teams move to 91吃瓜网 Information Technology, reporting to Michael Sink, interim vice president and CIO.
The transitions for DirectConnect to 91吃瓜网, the 91吃瓜网 Connect Centers and 91吃瓜网 Global coincide with the Oct. 1 retirement of Jeff Jones, vice provost for 91吃瓜网 Connect and 91吃瓜网 Global. Johnson praised Jones for his impactful work during his seven years at 91吃瓜网 and for his suggestions and insights regarding the overall realignment.
鈥淭he possibilities for this reimagining are exciting,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淎s we move forward, success relies on the creativity and collaboration of our staff, faculty and partners.鈥�
