Barbara Will
The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs plays a pivotal role within the Provost Division and across the university, offering essential support and guidance for new academic initiatives. Responsibilities include designing and executing programs that foster university-wide collaboration, overseeing the coordination of academic policy development and compliance, and managing academic centers and institutes – actively contributing to their strategic planning.
The Vice Provost also oversees Global Dartmouth and its various responsibilities. It enhances Dartmouth Travel and the university's global presence by negotiating academic agreements with foreign institutions, providing support to international students and scholars, and taking the lead in strategic international initiatives. These initiatives emphasize the establishment of research partnerships and educational exchanges with global institutions.