Welcome to the Office of the Provost

Working Groups complete Sprint #1; completed reports can be found on the Academic Transformation SharePoint. A review process has been established for working group deliverables to engage and receive input from a range of stakeholders. Guidance has been added for talking to prospective students about Academic Transformation. Faculty Senate approves integration of Close School of Entrepreneurship within LeBow College of Business.

I’m pleased to share that effective Feb. 1, 2025, Aroutis Foster, PhD, Interim Dean and Professor of Learning Technologies in the School of Education, was appointed to the additional role of Project Director for the Greater Philadelphia Region Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Philadelphia AMP). This position was previously held by Steve Cox, who retired Jan. 31, 2025, but has graciously agreed to serve in a part-time, temporary capacity to ensure the program’s seamless leadership transition.

Academic Transformation working groups have launched and will tackle key areas of the project in four-week sprints. They will dedicate the next six months to designing the foundational elements of the transformation and a blueprint for implementation, working across groups to ensure alignment and cohesion. These are monumental tasks, and I am grateful to all for their time and dedication.

Appointing interim leadership in the Drexel University Libraries and Office of Research & Innovation.

An early resident of the new neighborhood, Anthony J. Drexel built a “Drexel Colony” for his family, developed housing for neighbors and supported local institutions — including the one he founded.

Drexel students redesigned the historic, multi-use space to better reflect the University’s modern community and founding ideals of art, science and industry.

The Environmental Collaboratory brought together the region’s best experts to work on improving emergency response and resilience-building efforts.

Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost Paul E. Jensen, PhD, shared progress made and a preview of what lies ahead for Dragons going forward.