Following up on yesterday’s Faculty Senate meeting
Dear VCU Faculty, Once again, I am sorry that my schedule prevented me from attending the January 28th meeting of the VCU Faculty Senate. I understand that there was a spirited discussion regarding the guidance my office gave to deans regarding the prominent role that terminal degrees should play in the consideration of faculty promotions, […]
Monthly Academic Report (Feb. 2025)
Message from the Provost Dear Colleagues, As I mentioned in my message at the top of the year, 2025 is focused on expanding the culture of care for VCU’s faculty members as the university strives for uncommon excellence. VCU’s enrollment is increasing, sponsored research is growing, and our national reputation and rankings are rising. None […]
Faculty P&T Policy – Credentials for Promotion Guidelines
The following guidelines regarding terminal degrees for promotion and/or tenure are effective immediately. Faculty P&T Policy – Credentials for Promotion Guidelines VCU’s current promotion and tenure policy lacks detail to define appropriate academic credentials required for promotion or tenure. The current policy only states the faculty must have: “Appropriate credentials and experience” (Section 2.1) and […]
Welcome to 2025 at VCU!
Dear VCU Faculty, As we embark on the new year, 2025, I am thrilled to share the exciting progress we are making at VCU. Our enrollment is increasing, sponsored research is growing, and our national reputation and rankings are rising. None of this would be possible without your hard work and dedication. This year, we […]
Faculty information for Spring Semester
Dear VCU Faculty, Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester! We are writing to share and reiterate information as you start a new semester. Below are the top 10 points that faculty need to know before classes begin. 1. Faculty are expected to teach their course(s) in the modality originally scheduled. Details on these guidelines can […]
Upcoming COACHE survey gives faculty members a chance to have their say!
Dear Faculty, As we begin the new year we are focused on advancing the university’s culture of care for our faculty. Accordingly, VCU will participate in the COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, administered by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education at Harvard University in the spring 2025 semester. Your participation is vital, and […]
Provost announces two promotions
Blondin and Westlake will lead expansion of international education and strategic design Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the promotions of two dynamic leaders in the Office of the Provost. Jill E. Blondin, Ph.D. has been promoted to vice provost for global initiatives and Garret Westlake, Ph.D. has been promoted to vice provost for […]
2025 VCU Distinguished Faculty Awards Call for Nominations
Dear Colleagues, As VCU enrollment continues to increase, as the university sets new records for funded research, and as our national rankings continue to rise, our faculty personify our mission to advance knowledge and help students succeed. In order to draw attention to some of your outstanding work, I am honored to issue a call […]
Feldman Named Dean of VCU School of Education
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we have concluded our national search and have selected Kelli Feldman, Ph.D. as dean of the VCU School of Education. She will assume the role effective March 17, 2025. Dr. Feldman has served as the associate dean for Teacher Education and Undergraduate Programs at the University of […]
New Federal Requirement for Accessible Digital Course Materials by April 2026
Dear Colleagues: We reach out to you today to seek your partnership in our continued efforts to make VCU a more welcoming and inclusive institution for individuals with disabilities. This focus has long been a VCU value. In fact, it appears several times throughout the university’s strategic plan, Quest 2028: As we carry forward those […]