Academic Administration and Finance
The Provost’s Academic Administration and Finance team manages the financial and budgetary processes for Academic Affairs.
Academic Human Resources
The Provost’s Academic Personnel team oversees employment-related actions and programs specific to faculty and librarians.
Academic Space and Facilities
The Provost’s Office provides support for faculty searches that have laboratory, studio, or other infrastructure needs.
Annual Budget Process
The Provost’s Academic Administration and Finance team can provide assistance during your department’s annual budget process as well as provide guidance in other administrative areas throughout the year.
Analytics and Assessment
University Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR) and the Assessment, Survey, and Effectiveness Research (ASER) support academic data-informed decision-making within the Office of the Provost and across the university.
AQAD - Accreditation and Program Review
The Academic Quality Assessment and Development (AQAD) process is a component of the UMass System’s Performance Measurement System and is required of all academic units. The primary purpose of the AQAD is to assess the core academic functions of teaching, learning, research/professional/creative activity, public service, and academic outreach on a regular basis.
Career Development & Professional Connections
The mission of Career Development and Professional Connections is to educate students in all phases of their career development and to empower them in making gratifying career decisions to develop and transition successfully in a diverse and global society.
Center for Teaching and Learning
CTL supports faculty and provides resources focused on student-centered teaching, course and curriculum design, faculty mentoring, intercultural competency, scholarly writing, leadership, and more.
Classroom Equity Action Plan
The Office of The Provost provides support for the Classroom Equity Action Plan along with various offices across campus, including the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Instructional Design, Engagement and Support (IDEAS), the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment (OAPA), and the University Analytics an Institutional Research (UAIR).
Curricular and Course Development
Learn more about the process of getting approval on new courses and changes to existing courses at UMass Amherst.
Enrollment Management
Enrollment Management at UMass Amherst integrates the work of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid Services.
Faculty Awards & Recognition
UMass Amherst faculty garner well-deserved recognition for their accomplishments. Find information here about of campus-level awards and recognition as well as national and international honors bestowed on UMass Amherst faculty.
Faculty Development
The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) supports all faculty with services and programs that strengthen research, service, and professional growth. OFD helps faculty navigate career transitions, develop a mentor networks, strengthen leadership skills, enrich scholarly writing, and more.
Faculty Diversity
UMass Amherst is committed to supporting equity and inclusion in all aspects of faculty life through a rigorous approach to recruiting a diverse faculty. Our inclusive approach to faculty development and advancement foregrounds mentoring and community building for faculty success.
Federal Academic Policies
The federal and institutional requirements that UMass Amherst faculty must uphold, including LawRoom training, information to be included on syllabi, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, and more.
Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center is the multidisciplinary arts and innovation hub of the University of Massachusetts, supporting the development of students and artists and enhancing the cultural life of Western Massachusetts.
General Academic Finance
The Academic Administration and Finance team is available to help guide you in finding the right tools and resources to help manage your funds.
IDEAS - Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support
IDEAS guides educators through the exploration of new technology to present the best and most flexible versions of educational programs to reach students everywhere. The IDEAS team offers one-on-one consults, technology training and webinars, the Instructional Media Lab, and more.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Associate Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies oversees academic programs that are not located in a single college.
International Programs Office
The International Programs Office (IPO) provides educational abroad experiences for students and supports international students and scholars. IPO also provides vital information and resources for faculty and staff traveling abroad.
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers University of Massachusetts Amherst students a peer-supported environment to meet academic challenges. Tutors, Supplemental Instruction Leaders, and ExSEL Leaders are model students trained to assist their peers in achieving academic success.
Proposing Degrees, Minors, and Certificates
Learn more about the process of proposing or changing degree programs, certificates, and minors at UMass Amherst.
Prospective Faculty
UMass Amherst faculty have access to an outstanding array of resources to support professional development. We are a community of highly-motivated, cutting-edge scholars who value diversity and equity and strive for inclusive excellence in our classrooms, research labs, and beyond.
Registrar
The University Registrar provides services related to student course registration and records.
Research and Engagement
The Office of Research and Engagement administers the campus's research enterprise, working in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that benefit society and create opportunity for students, faculty, and the public.
STRIDE Faculty Recruitment Workshops
STRIDE (Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence) workshops are intended for faculty members with an important role in faculty recruitment efforts (e.g., search committee chairs and members, and other key faculty).
Student Success
The UMass Amherst undergraduate Student Success unit is a division of both the Office of the Provost (academic affairs) and Student Affairs and Campus Life. We create and contribute to campus-wide approaches and programs that increase student persistence and retention, support timely progress toward degree completion, build campus partnerships, and support holistic student learning and development through the advancement of high-impact educational practices.
Student Support
Resources for UMass Amherst faculty to help provide their students with guidance and preparation in their journey for lifelong learning and success, including the Career Development and Professional Connections Hub, Learning Resource Center, and Civic Engagement and Service-Learning.
University Without Walls
UWW provides innovative, personalized learning experiences and support to all students no matter what stage of life they are in. We empower learners to explore and pursue academic pathways—on campus, online, and blended—that meet goals, improve lives, and inspire change.