Provost’s Monthly Academic Report (March 2024)
Message from the Provost SACSCOC ReaccreditationThis week we host SACSCOC evaluators as part of the university’s ten-year reaccreditation process. This intense and multifaceted effort began a few years ago and I’m grateful to the many faculty and staff members who placed VCU in such a strong position to go through this examination. That’s especially true […]
Update on the Implementation of VCU’s Racial Literacy Requirement
We’re writing with updates regarding the Racial Literacy requirement. Our most recent update is located here to refresh your memory. Approval timelineThe racial literacy work group is providing assurance that they are working with faculty on 15 new courses, which could bring our total to 17. If the total number of available seats across all […]
Announcing VCU’s signature AI+ initiative and faculty survey
Dear Colleagues, The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the pending launch of VCU’s signature university-wide artificial intelligence initiative: Convergence Labs @ VCU for AI+. What it is This initiative will position VCU to play to our strengths with a special focus on applied AI for the public good. It will be coordinated from […]
Call for nominations – VCU Distinguished Faculty Awards
Dear VCU faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University is dedicated to the true mission of public higher education: to create opportunities for every student who wants to earn a degree. VCU’s faculty personifies our mission to advance knowledge and student success, and we are grateful for the uncommon talent and dedication of our faculty members who excel […]