Welcome! Academic Affairs is the largest division at WSU Vancouver, and is responsible for faculty affairs and support of faculty governance; and academic planning, policies and procedures.
Led by Dr. Carolyn Long, Interim Vice Chancellor, the Office of Academic Affairs supports the work of faculty and students toward the achievement of their academic and professional goals. Within Academic Affairs, these activities are supported by the academic units and Academic Affairs staff:
Dr. Tahira Probst, Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, is responsible for curriculum development and review; academic and program assessment; advancing undergraduate research; and special initiatives related to students and curricula (such as the University Scholars Honors Program).
Dr. Robert Bates, Director of Research and Graduate Education and Provost Emeritus, is responsible for advancing and promoting faculty research; supporting reviewing grant proposal development in collaboration with the office of Grants and Contracts; promoting graduate education; and the development of community partnerships and engagement to support research and technology transfer.
