Provost & VP Academic

Office of the Provost

The Provost and Vice President Academic is Ryerson University’s chief academic officer and chief operating officer. The Provost gives leadership in all aspects of academic policy, strategic planning, and the university's budget. The Provost is supported directly by an office and by a university-wide team.

Dr. Alan Shepard is Ryerson’s Provost and Vice President Academic. View Alan Shepard's short biography >>

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the academic program
• Setting and implementing the University’s budget
• Enhancing student life, engagement, and skills
• Supporting scholarly, research, and creative activities
• Proposing and implementing innovative technologies
• Establishing outreach and access initiatives
• Cultivating experiential learning opportunities
• Developing and presenting faculty achievement awards