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 three 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; serving as the principal data steward for the academy; and providing leadership for academic space management. Chris also oversees the administration of academic services for student athletes and oversees University Archives.
Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate and International Studies
Dennis Jacobs is Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate and International Studies. In this capacity, his major responsibilities include enhancing the practice of teaching; expanding opportunities and participation in undergraduate research; enriching global education; supporting assessment of student learning; and leading the University’s enrollment management efforts by overseeing the Office of Admissions, the Office of the Registrar; and developing strategies for Financial Aid. Dennis also provides oversight to the Kroc, Kellogg, Keough-Naughton, and Nanovic Institutes; the Office of International Studies; the University’s ROTC programs; the Office of Post-baccalaureate Fellowships; and the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning.
Vice President and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
Don Pope-Davis is the Vice President and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. In this capacity, Don’s major responsibilities include overseeing the faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion process; coordinating the efforts of the Provost’s Advisory Committee; overseeing faculty grievances and allegations of faculty misconduct; overseeing faculty development and leadership development; and serving as the secretary of the Academic Council. Don also provides oversight to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center; the Snite Museum; the Institute for Church Life; the Center for Social Concerns; and the Dual Career Center.
Assistant Provost
Susan Ohmer is Assistant Provost. In this capacity, she works to formulate and implement policies and programs designed to improve the recruitment and retention of women faculty. She also oversees the Hesburgh Libraries and the University of Notre Dame Press.
Senior Advisor to the Provost
Brandon Roach 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.
Business Manager
Nancy Horvath is the Business Manager for the Office of the Provost. In this capacity, Nancy 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.
