Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost provides the support and resources for an environment grounded in respect and inclusion where students, faculty, and staff can engage in learning and teaching, scholarly research and creative work.

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Small class sizes, inspiring faculty, and highly interactive learning experiences are hallmarks of a Towson University education. 
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Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and their scholarship, research, and service are exceptional.
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Our faculty members are engaged in teaching as their primary commitment at the university.
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We foster inclusive environments where students and faculty can engage in learning and teaching, scholarly research and creative work. 
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Creativity in teaching, learning, and discovery that leads to individual and collective transformation is a core academic value. 
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Academic excellence and student success are top priorities at Towson University.

Faculty News

At Towson University, almost 23,000 students are enrolled in a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs. Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, and their scholarship, research, and service are exceptional. We take great pride in the fact that all of our faculty is engaged in teaching as their primary commitment at their university. Moreover, the faculty is supported by a dedicated staff committed to student success.

Melanie Perreault, Ph.D., the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, leads the Office of the Provost and is responsible for the oversight of all academic programs and services. The Office of the Provost staff is committed to working together with other university administrators, faculty, staff, students and community to carry out Towson University's mission, academic priorities and initiatives.

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Initiatives and Priorities

We foster inclusive environments where students and faculty can engage in learning and teaching, scholarly research and creative work, and pursue opportunities for civic and ethical leadership.

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Faculty Recognition 

Our faculty are an important and vital part of all we do.  We take great pride in recognizing their achievements in teaching, scholarship, research, creative activity, public service, and mentoring.

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Diversity Initiatives and Resources 

The Office of the Provost enthusiastically supports the university’s diversity and inclusion mission and vision. Dedicated resources and initiatives promote success by fostering environments grounded in respect and inclusion for all members of TU’s campus community.

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Faculty Academic Center of Excellence at Towson

Faculty Academic Center of Excellence at Towson (FACET) will become a centralized hub for Towson University's faculty across all ranks and titles, whose programming and support for the faculty will encompass teaching, scholarship, community and quality of life. This faculty development center is designated as one of the top presidential priorities.

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Contact Information

Office of the Provost

Location
Administration Building
Room 311
Hours
Monday - Friday 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone
410-704-4498
Email
provost@towson.edu