The Division of Academic Affairs functions as the primary coordinating unit for academic programs and academic support operations. The division coordinates the allocation of instructional and research funds and other resources, works to improve the quality of instruction, correlates the evaluation of instructions, and establishes policy on faculty appointment, evaluation, promotion, and tenure.
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, as chief academic officer of the University, is responsible for the allocation of resources for the academic program, the improvement of instruction, the correlation of instructional activities, the evaluation of University educational activities, the establishment of policy with respect to employment, evaluation, promotion, and tenure consonant with existing BOG/United Faculty of Florida contractual agreements, and the maintenance of personnel records of the academic staff. In the absence of the President, he/she assumes the authority and responsibility of the President.
| Dr. Pamela Northrup appointed dean of the College of Professional Studies |
| Provost Chula King announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Northrup to dean of UWF’s College of Professional Studies (COPS), effective immediately. Northrup served as interim dean of COPS since early 2010. (Click for more details) |
| Susan Shaw appointed director of UWF – Emerald Coast |
| Provost King also announced the appointment of Susan Shaw to director of UWF at Emerald Coast. Shaw has served as interim director since August. (Click for more details) |