Initiatives

Academic Affairs at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ is responsible for and works with many different units on different campus initiatives.

Provost Initiatives

Online

This initiative works to develop ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ's strategy for online education in a holistic way so that it best supports diverse learning preferences at all levels while providing access, promoting academic excellence, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Faculty Salaries

In partnership with units across campus, the provost is working to ensure that investing in faculty and staff salaries and benefits is a permanent priority in shaping the success of ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ’s academic mission.

The Charge

This initiative, building on the foundational achievements of the Buff Undergraduate Success (BUS) initiative, seeks to advance a holistic approach to student success for increasing undergraduate retention and graduation rates and enhance the overall student experience.

Faculty Affairs Initiatives

FRPA Transition Project

The Faculty Report of Professional Activities (FRPA) Transition Project, led by the Office of Faculty Affairs and the Office of Information Technology, is charged with creating a modern, user-friendly system for faculty reporting. 

Campus Initiatives

Budget Model Redesign

This project will review existing components of the campus budget model for effectiveness and alignment with campus priorities. 

Common Curriculum

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ is moving from planning to implementation of the Common Curriculum, an innovative, faculty‑driven framework that ensures every undergraduate student achieves a shared set of learning outcomes by graduation, regardless of their degree or major. 

Controlled Unclassified Information

°Õ³ó±ðÌýCUI Program at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ is a cornerstone of the university’s broader commitment to research compliance, information security and institutional integrity.

Previous Initiatives

Academic Futures

Finished in 2018, the campus embarked on a conversation called Academic Futures: Rethinking the university – the futures of learning and discovery.