Academic Development
The Office of the Provost supports faculty development across the academic enterprise through recognition programs, teaching and learning resources, and opportunities for engagement beyond the classroom. These efforts are designed to advance excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, while strengthening the broader academic community.
Provost’s Awards
The Provost’s Awards recognize faculty and staff whose work advances UConn’s academic mission through excellence in scholarship, teaching, service, and community engagement. These awards highlight individual and collective contributions that strengthen the university’s impact across disciplines and communities.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
The Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor is the highest honor that the University bestows on faculty who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and service. This award includes a $2,500 one-year stipend to be used by each recipient to further their professional activities.
Provost’s Outstanding Service Award
The Provost’s Outstanding Service Award is designed to honor and recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in service to the University of Connecticut. The award will honor faculty and staff whose service is exemplary and has made an indelible impact in one or more areas to enhance the University’s mission in teaching, research, service, or engagement.
Provost’s Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship
The Provost’s Awards recognize the significant efforts of faculty, students, staff, teams, and community partners who work collaboratively to address important community issues.
Programs and Resources
The following programs and offices provide support for faculty teaching, research, professional development, and external engagement.
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Supports faculty in the design and delivery of effective, inclusive, and evidence-based teaching. CETL offers consultations, workshops, teaching resources, and programming focused on pedagogy, instructional innovation, and student learning.
Continuing and Professional Education
Provides noncredit courses, certificates, and workforce development programs for adult learners and professionals. Offerings are developed in partnership with faculty and industry to support skill development, career advancement, and lifelong learning.
Graduate School
Oversees graduate education across the university, supporting master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs, and promoting academic excellence and professional development.
Office of Outreach & Engagement
Advances community-engaged learning and scholarship by connecting students, faculty, and staff with community partners. Initiatives include service-learning, public engagement, and collaborative projects that apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
Summer & Winter Programs
Coordinates academic offerings during intersession periods, providing faculty with opportunities to teach intensive or alternative-format courses. These programs support curricular flexibility and expanded access to UConn coursework for a range of student populations.