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    Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost of Ohio University

    Executive Vice President and Provost

    Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost. He is a professor of mechanical engineering and most recently served as the first dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. At Ohio University Dr. Leo manages the academic deans and a variety of offices that foster academic quality and student success.

    Welcome Provost Leo

    Donald J. Leo, Ph.D., became the Executive Vice President and Provost of Ohio University on July 1, 2024. He shared his journey to OHIO and his vision for the Office of the Provost during the University Updates on September 26, 2024.
    Hear More About Dr. Donald Leo's First 100 Days at OHIO

    Vice Provost for Faculty Development

    We play a key role in ensuring that academic excellence and high professional standards are hallmarks of Ohio University. Responsibilities include processes for program and curricular changes; academic program review and assessment; faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure; student tuition appeals and more. The office provides valuable resources for new and established faculty; deans, chairs, and directors; and students.

    Faculty & Academic Planning Resources

    Request the Provost at your event

    If you would like the Provost to attend and/or speak at an event, please submit a request form found below.
    Submit a Request

    Accreditation at Ohio University

    Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. While over 30 of the University’s academic programs are accredited by their own disciplinary accreditors, Ohio University as a whole is accredited by HLC; all of the University’s programs and units are covered by this institution-wide accreditation. HLC offers two different pathways to institutional accreditation. They are the Standard Pathway and the Open Pathway. Ohio University has been on the Open Pathway since 2019. The next HLC Comprehensive Evaluation and visit will occur during the 2034-35 academic year.

    Read more about accreditation at Ohio University

    Latest News

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    LEAD Live event sparks real talk on leadership, learning, collaboration
    The Walter Center for Strategic Leadership in the College of Business hosted a standout session of its LEAD Live series featuring Executive Vice President and Provost Donald Leo.
    OHIO announces transition plans for Office of Global Affairs
    Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO’s international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.
    OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from April 22 ‘University Updates’
    Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.
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