A Toolbox for Provosts

What leaders need to know

Today, provosts are balancing the traditional responsibilities of faculty and academic affairs with critical responsibilities for planning and budgeting in a time of pronounced upheaval in higher education.

Enrollment declines, budget pressures, political scrutiny, worries about generative artificial intelligence, and eroding public confidence in the value of a degree have all complicated an already-demanding role. Yet there’s very little formal preparation for the position.

This collection brings together reporting, analysis, and practical advice from our archives to help provosts navigate today’s challenges. The articles examine how chief academic officers are leading through financial, political, and organizational turbulence. 

Section 1: Leading Amid Turbulence
Section 2: Operational Pressures
Section 3: The Provost's Playbook

Date: September 2026
Pages: 86
Digital file size: 3.66 MB

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