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.

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 Provost

Rex Gandy
Rex Gandy
Provost and Vice President

Rex Gandy became provost at Texas A&M University-Kingsville in August 2009. He previously served as dean and professor in the College of Science and Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi  from 2003 to 2009. Read more»