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I am pleased to share that we have launched a national search for the next vice provost for strategic enrollment management, following the recent departure of James Orr. A search advisory committee is being co-chaired by Trevor Brown, senior vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and Melissa Shivers, senior vice president for student...

I am pleased to share that Erik Porfeli will serve as interim dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) beginning Jan. 1, 2026, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.Dr. Porfeli currently serves as professor and chair of the college’s Department of Human Sciences. He will assume his new role after Dean Don Pope-Davis steps down at the end of the calendar year, following mo...

As President Carter shared in last week’s State of the University address, the vision outlined in the Education for Citizenship 2035 strategic plan includes a bold agenda for life-changing and life-saving research. Through transformative impact in research, innovation and knowledge, we can advance our society, serve the communities of which we are part and drive economic prosperity and vitality.T...

Dear Colleagues, As we prepare for the arrival of new and returning Buckeyes, I want to welcome you back from what I hope was a relaxing summer in which you found time to recharge and reconnect with family and friends — and perhaps work in a trip or two. I also welcome our new faculty, graduate teaching associates and instructors who are joining us this fall. You have the privilege and respo...

Earlier this week, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that James Orr will become its senior vice provost for undergraduate student success. As Ohio State’s vice provost for strategic enrollment management, James demonstrated an exceptional commitment to Ohio State’s students, and I congratulate him as he pursues his next exciting opportunity.To help us navigate this leaders...