About OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Office of the Provost Photo: Phil Dembinski '08 The Office of the Provost is committed to supporting the academic and creative endeavors of our students and faculty. Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David serves as the college’s chief academic officer and provides leadership for all academic planning and review; program development at the undergraduate and graduate levels; allocation of financial resources in accordance with academic priorities; academic diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; advancement of faculty scholarship, research, and creative work; global education; online learning; and student retention and persistence initiatives. The Office of the Provost works closely with the school deans and all academic units to ensure effective collaboration in support of the college’s strategic plan: Achieving Our Greatness: A Strategic Action Plan for Columbia College Chicago, 2015-2020, which calls for continual development of six areas of critical importance to the college: 1) Student Success, 2) a 21st Century Curriculum, 3) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 4) Community Engagement, 5) Optimizing Enrollment, and 6) Aligning Resources with Goals. In Spring 2021, the college embarked on a new strategic planning process. For more information, visit the Strategic Planning 2021: Building Our Brighter Future website. Academic Leadership About the Provost Meet Our Leadership Accreditation and Assessment Accreditation at Columbia Assessment at Columbia Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learn More About DEI DEI Resources Faculty Development Portfolio Learn More about Faculty Development Faculty Works Events Global Education Learn More About Global Education Education Abroad Transfer Initiatives and Academic Partnerships About Transfer Initiatives & Academic Partnerships Current Partnerships and Initiatives Office of the Registrar About the Office of the Registrar Columbia's Catalog and Curriculum Academic Personnel Faculty Manual: A Guide to Policy and Procedures Statement of Policy on Academic Freedom, Faculty Status, Tenure, and Due Process Additional Resources Canvas Columbia Core Curriculum Faculty Careers Social Justice Initiative Strategic Planning 2021 Contact Us Academics Majors & Programs Graduate Studies Academic Calendar Our Faculty Request Info Admissions Application Requirements Portfolios and Auditions Financial Aid Scholarships Apply Campus Life Housing Living in Chicago Career Center Manifest Visit News Columbia Stories Announcements In the News Events Calendar Give Info For Students Faculty & Staff Parents Alumni © 2021 Columbia College Chicago Directory Site Map Privacy Policy Consumer Information About Suggest an Edit