Office of the Provost

Provost Communications

As executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, Donna Arnett communicates with faculty and staff, as well as other members of the university community, about topics that affect university academic life and those who help facilitate it.

October 16, 2024 — Mid-semester message

A message from the provost ahead of fall break.

October 16, 2024 — Student Course Experience Surveys

Provost Arnett's memo regarding the pilot of the new course experience survey platform.

October 14, 2024 — Professional-Track Faculty Promotions New Processes

New procedures following approval of the 2024 edition of the Columbia Faculty Manual.

October 14, 2024 — Tenure-Track Faculty Promotions and Tenure Information for 2024-2025

Annual memorandum detailing information regarding promotions and tenure for tenure-track faculty.

September 29, 2024 — USC campus update, classes resume

Campus academic updates following Hurricane Helene.

August 16, 2024 — Welcome back for Fall 2024

Provost Arnett's annual welcome back message to faculty.

August 13, 2024 — Administrative unit assessment

Provost Arnett's and CFO Ed Walton's memo to admin units about new assessment processes.

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