Office of the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs

Administrative responsibilities for the academic programs at Valparaiso University reside in the Office of the Provost. Dr. Roy Austensen is provost and vice president for academic affairs and Dr. Renu Juneja is associate provost.

Dr. Roy Austensen, Provost

The provost serves in a position similar to that of a chief operating officer in the corporate setting and functions as the chief executive officer in the absence of the president. In addition to providing leadership for the academic program, the provost has oversight for three vice presidents: administration and finance; admission, financial aid and marketing; and student affairs.

The major academic units at Valparaiso University are:

• College of Arts and Sciences – Dr. Jon T. Kilpinen, dean
• College of Business Administration – Dr. Thomas Boyt, dean
• College of Engineering – Dr. Kraig Olejniczak, dean
• College of Nursing – Dr. Janet Brown, dean
• Christ College (the honors college) – Dr. Mel Piehl, dean
• School of Law – Jay Conison, dean
• Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education – Dr. David Rowland, dean

Dr. Renu Juneja, Associate Provost

Also part of the administrative structure of the Office of the Provost and playing significant roles in the academic environment on campus are:

• Library Services – Richard AmRhein, dean
• Information Technology – Dr. Dennis Trinkle, executive director
• Office of the Registrar – Ann Trost, registrar
• Office of International Studies – Dr. Hugh McGuigan, director
• Brauer Museum of Art – Gregg Hertzlieb, director
• University Archives – Mel Doering, archivist

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Related info

• About Valpo
• Administrative Offices