Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for Old Dominion University (ODU), reporting to the President of the University, and provides leadership for the Academic Affairs Division in teaching, research, and service. The Provost is also responsible for the operation of six academic colleges (College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Health Sciences, and College of Sciences), the School of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Perry Honors College, University Libraries, Advising and Transfer Programs, Academic Enhancement, Distance Learning, the Graduate School, Assessment, International Programs, Higher Education Centers, Center for High Impact Practices, Center for Faculty Development, and Faculty Diversity and Inclusion. In July 2024, the title of the position changed from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Provosts and Executive Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs of Old Dominion College/University

1964-1972: John B. Johnson, Provost

1972-1980: Charles Burgess, Provost

1980-1982: Samuel Bieber, Provost

1982-1983: David Hager, Acting Provost

1984-1986: Thomas P. Wallace, Provost

1987-1988: David Hager, Acting Provost

1988-1991: Myron Henry, Provost

1991-1992: David Hager, Acting Provost

1992-2001: Jo Ann Gora, Provost

2001-2003: David Hager, Acting Provost

2003-2008: Thomas L. Isenhour, Provost

2008-2015: Carol Simpson, Provost

2015-2016: Chandra de Silva, Acting Provost

2016-2024: Augustine O. Agho, Provost

2024-2025: Brian Payne, Interim Provost

Resources

1. Office of  the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Patricia W. and Douglas Perry Library, Old Dominion University Libraries, Norfolk, Va 23529.