Division of Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs is subdivided into several smaller units.

Overseen by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs are the seven colleges of the university including the College of Agriculture Natural Resources and Human Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering and University College. In addition, the Provost also oversees the James C. Jernigan Library and  System Center-San Antonio, a satellite campus of the university.

The Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies oversees the College of Graduate Studies as well as Research and Sponsored Programs.

The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs manages the academic support units necessary to the function of a comprehensive university. Among the vice president’s operating units are Distance Learning, Continuing Education, International Studies and Programs and the Center for Teaching Effectiveness.

The Associate Provost for Information Services has responsibility for Computing and Information Services and the Office of Institutional Research.

About the Interim Provost

Allen Rasmussen
G. Allen Rasmussen
Interim Provost

G. Allen Rasmussen was appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs in March 2009. He received his Ph.D. from Texas Tech University. He was appointed to the faculty at Texas A&M University-Kingsville in 2002 and currently holds the rank of Professor and Research Scientist in the Department of Animal and Wildlife Sciences and Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, respectively. He also holds the position of Dean for the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences. Dr. Rasmussen conducts research in Habitat Management and Fire Ecology. Read more»