Welcome to the Office of the Provost

Paul Jensen

Paul E. Jensen, PhD

Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost

Meet Drexel University's Chief Academic Officer

Provost Paul Jensen, PhD, was named executive vice president and Nina Henderson Provost in 2019. As Drexel University's highest-ranking academic officer, he oversees the academic and research divisions of the University, including 15 schools and colleges and numerous administrative units.

Read provost Jensen's Bio

Evidence-Based Pedagogy
From course redesign bootcamps to AI-powered teaching sparkshops, Drexel faculty find camaraderie and cutting-edge pedagogy paired with time-tested research on how students learn at the Teaching and Learning Center.
Powerful Partnerships
Building from our over 100-year legacy of cooperative education, Drexel forges ahead as a global leader in experiential education and continues to expand these powerful partnerships.
Research & Innovation
Capitalizing on our strengths as a Carnegie-classified R1 research university, Drexel researchers build new knowledge and create solutions while expanding impact with local, national and international communities.
A Transformative Education
Drexel is reimagining the student experience with a semester calendar, innovative curricula and expanded experiential learning — equipping students with more options and the skills to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Recent Announcements

Welcome Back: The Year Ahead for Academic Transformation
This message is a welcome back and a preview of the year ahead for Academic Transformation.
Accommodating Religious Observances
Drexel is committed to making every reasonable effort to accommodate the religious observances of our students, faculty and professional staff.
Invitation to Mentor a Liberty Scholar
This message invites faculty and professional staff members to mentor a Liberty Scholar.
Formation of Three New Integrated Councils
We are pleased to announce the formation of three new councils that will guide Drexel’s integrated curricular work going forward.

Latest News

A view of hanging clothes in the Great Court of Drexel's Main Building. Ciao, Philadelphia! Italy’s Most Stylish Exhibition Lands at Drexel University
From now until Sept. 26, Drexel’s Main Building is the only U.S. location of an international fashion exhibition presented by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
students in dim light for game night Welcome to Westphal's 'Big Pond'
How Westphal Transformed the Student Experience to Reflect Interconnected Creative Industries
The Chujos and their staff — Daito Kashiwabara, Ayaka Ikeda and Renpei Washizu — shot behind-the-scenes content during their tour of the Music Industry Program’s flagship recording studio, Studio One, as Julien and Brendan Monahan, studio manager, looked on. Photo courtesy Monika Julien. A Full-Circle Musical Moment for Nihonbashi Philly at Drexel University
International connections and a love of music brought the husband-and-wife team behind a viral Tokyo-based Philly cheesesteak shop into the audio archives of Drexel University.
A red Polish poster, a clock and a photograph of Jimi Hendrix on a wall. From Hokusai to Hendrix: Drexel Exhibition Examines Rhythm Across Art Forms
When you think of rhythm in the arts, what comes to mind?
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