Office of the Provost
Responsible for retaining Pacific's high academic and research standards.
The Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer and has overall responsibility for the institution's educational and research programs, library services, enrollment, financial aid, registrar and continuing education. Maria G. Pallavicini has served as Provost of the University of the Pacific since February 1, 2011.
The Provost oversees the College and Schools on three campuses, 120 academic programs, 783 faculty, 6,700 students, and a $115 million budget. Administratively, those programs are divided into nine academic schools, each headed by a dean or assistant provost.
The Provost coordinates a broad array of assessment activities that focus on achieving goals and fostering high levels of student learning. University accreditation and program review are important parts of the University's assessment program managed by the Provost.
At Pacific, the Undergraduate General Education Program is supervised by the Dean of the College. As part of the University's distinctive academic and research mission, the College and the School have created a number of centers and institutes.
Faculty governance is important at Pacific and has traditionally played a strong role. The University of the Pacific Academic Council oversees faculty governance matters and other academic issues.