Office of the Provost
As the university's chief academic officer, the Provost has responsibility for all of Baylor's academic enterprises including twelve schools and colleges and more than one dozen research centers and institutes. The Provost works closely with the President, deans, department chairs, faculty, Regents, and others to provide academic vision and leadership and to promote and support excellence in teaching, learning, and research within the context of a Christian worldview.
Welcome Provost Brickhouse
Baylor University welcomes alumna Dr. Nancy Brickhouse as provost. Dr. Brickhouse brings a wealth of experience serving 27 years in higher education and academic leadership and will help lead the University toward our goal of becoming the next preeminent Christian research university.
"I am deeply honored to be selected to lead Baylor’s academic endeavors at such an exciting time in the history of Baylor." ~ Dr. Nancy Brickhouse
Illuminate
A new Academic Strategic Plan
Baylor University has embarked on a new Academic Strategic Plan—Illuminate—that draws upon the institution’s heritage and commitment to becoming a preeminent Christian research university, as outlined in Pro Futuris.