Our Mission

The Division of Academic Affairs, lead by the Provost, plays a leading role in sustaining an environment of academic excellence at the University of Connecticut, a top public land-grant, sea-grant university and the State of Connecticut’s flagship higher education institution and sole public research university. The Provost’s Office supports these distinctions through strategic focus on the academic success and wellness of our faculty, students, and staff.

Provost D'Alleva speaks at commencement ceremony

Meet the Provost & Executive Vice President

Dr. Anne D’Alleva is Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Connecticut, where she serves as the chief academic officer and leads the University’s academic enterprise. She is a champion for all seven campuses that together form Connecticut’s flagship public university. The first woman to hold the role, Dr. D’Alleva is advancing the goals of Envisioning 2034, UConn’s strategic plan, with a focus on student success, research innovation and impact, wellness of people and planet, and the contributions of faculty and staff.

Explore the Provost’s priorities in supporting students, advancing faculty excellence, and guiding UConn’s strategic direction.