About the Office
Office of the Provost
The Provost is responsible, under the President, for the oversight of the University’s academic functions and units. The Office of the Provost assists the Provost with this responsibility. Four Provosts have led the Office since its establishment in 1970: Rev. James Burtchaell, C.S.C., 1970-1977, Dr. Timothy O’Meara, 1978-1996, Dr. Nathan Hatch, 1996-2005, and Dr. Thomas G. Burish.
The Provost, Thomas G. Burish, establishes the strategic priorities of the Office of the Provost, serves as the principal representative of the academy at Notre Dame to both internal and external constituencies, and leads strategic academic initiatives on behalf of the University. The Provost’s direct reports include the Deans, the Vice Presidents and Associate Provosts, and the Vice President for Research.
The Office of the Provost is divided into four major functional areas, with a Vice President and Associate Provost providing support in each area.
Vice President and Senior Associate Provost for Budget and Planning
Christine Maziar is the Vice President and Senior Associate Provost for Budget and Planning. In this capacity, Chris’s major responsibilities include overseeing academic budgeting, facilitating all faculty appointments, and serving as the principal data steward for the academy. Chris also oversees the University Archives and the Office of the Registrar.
Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
Don Pope-Davis is the Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies. In this capacity, Don’s major responsibilities include expanding opportunities and participation in undergraduate research, implementing the Academic Code of Honor, and leading the University’s enrollment management efforts by overseeing the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid. Don also provides oversight to the University’s ROTC programs, the Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, the Office of Disability Services, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, the Snite Museum, the Institute for Church Life, and the Center for Social Concerns.
Vice President and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
Dan Myers is the Vice President and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. In this capacity, Dan’s major responsibilities include overseeing the faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion process; coordinating the efforts of the Provost’s Advisory Committee; enhancing the practice and evaluation of teaching; supporting assessment of student learning; overseeing faculty grievances and allegations of faculty misconduct; overseeing faculty development and leadership development; providing leadership for academic space management; and serving as the secretary of the Academic Council. Dan also provides oversight to Academic Services for Student-Athletes, the Dual Career Assistance Program, and the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning.
Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization
J. Nicholas Entrikin is the Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization. In this capacity, Nick’s major responsibilities include leading efforts to broaden Notre Dame’s international culture, programs, reach, and reputation through expanded international research, collaborative projects, and strategic relationships with global partners. Nick also oversees the Office of International Studies, the Office of International Student Services and Activities, and the international institutes (Kroc, Kellogg, Nanovic, and Keough-Naughton).
Senior Advisor to the Provost
Warren von Eschenbach is the Senior Advisor to the Provost. His responsibilities include coordinating the efforts of the Deans Council and the operations of the Office of the Provost, and managing strategic projects on behalf of the Provost.
Senior Director for Budget and Administration
Tracy Biggs is the Senior Director for Budget and Administration for the Office of the Provost. In this capacity, Tracy assists with academic budgets and data stewardship, and helps coordinate the efforts of collegiate business managers.
Provost’s Fellows
The Provost’s Fellow program is a way of inviting members of the faculty to participate on a part-time basis in the activities of the Provost’s Office and to bring a faculty member’s perspective to our discussions and deliberations. Provost’s Fellows participate in the regular meetings of the office and also meet with the Provost regularly. An essential component of the experience is working on select administrative matters and special projects on issues important to faculty.
