Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Augusta University announces the search for its next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Located in historic Augusta, , is the state's public academic health center and is poised to be the region's leader for cybersecurity. The new provost will be joining Augusta University at a pivotal time of growth and development. Serving as the Chief Academic Officer, the provost is accountable for achieving the university's strategic priorities, recognizing the boundless potential of Augusta University, and uniting its diverse community in the mission of providing leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care, and service. Partnering with President Brooks Keel and the members of the President's Cabinet, the provost's stewardship will strengthen and build upon Augusta University's diverse learning community and empower and prepare its students for careers and a lifetime of learning.

The provost is responsible for ensuring that Augusta University's academic offerings are of high quality and meet the current and emerging civic and economic needs of the region. The provost will embody and be committed to the institution's values of collegiality, compassion, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and leadership. In striving for academic excellence, the provost will create an environment for open communication and engaged governance, clear and coherent decision making, and efficient resource management. The provost will be committed to: the health and success of all programs located at Augusta University's four diverse campuses and satellite locations; high standards for scholarship and research practice; diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; sustained enrollment growth; and strengthening and enhancing Augusta University's national profile and reputation.

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The search committee invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for this exciting opportunity at an institution with palpable momentum.

ABOUT AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY Founded in 1828, Augusta University is the state's only public university of the health sciences and is one of the four research universities of the University System of Georgia. With 670 acres of campus and nearly 150 buildings, the university is a $1 billion-plus enterprise with statewide and national reach. Offering undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, and as well as a full range of graduate programs and hands-on clinical research opportunities, Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education, cybersecurity, and health care. With its nationally ranked business and nursing schools, flagship public medical school, the state's only dental school, and the newly launched School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Augusta University is a destination of choice for the students of today and the leaders of tomorrow.

Governed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Augusta University holds the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral Universities.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES Augusta University's mission is to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care, and service as a student-centered comprehensive research university and academic health center with a wide range of programs from learning assistance through postdoctoral studies. Its vision is to be a top-tier university that is a destination of choice for individuals seeking education, health care, discovery, creativity, and innovation. The university's core values are collegiality, compassion, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and leadership.

STRATEGIC PLAN Augusta University stands proudly and firmly on the foundation of what has been accomplished in its' history and looks forward to the pioneering achievements and trailblazing advancements that will be realized through its strategic plan, Beyond Boundaries. The plan is based on four cardinal points: education, research, clinical care, and outreach and economic development. These four points will guide Augusta University to discover and manifest its true potential.

HISTORY With a storied history dating back to 1783, Augusta College acquired university status as in 1996. Originally founded in 1828 as the Medical Academy of Georgia, the flagship medical school was later given the name of the Medical College of Georgia in 1833 to more accurately reflect its true mission and status. In 2011 the Medical College of Georgia became Georgia Health Sciences University to reflect its broad mission in the health sciences. Both universities expanded programs to meet the educational needs of the rapidly changing Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 3

society of the new millennium. In 2013 the Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University merged, strengthening their ability to serve students and advance their mission. In 2015 the combined entity became Augusta University, a unique blend of the old and the new, the traditional and the innovative.

RESEARCH At the forefront of groundbreaking research focused on improving and enriching the human experience, Augusta University has an especially strong commitment to biomedical research, building upon a proud tradition that boasts breakthroughs in fertility treatments and beta-blocking drugs. Students are taught by some of the most prestigious scientists, clinicians, and scholars in the nation, with many faculty members who conduct extensive research. Graduate, pre-professional, and undergraduate students have opportunities to conduct and present research, and many participate in faculty-led research. The university's research enterprise includes nearly $100 million in public- and private-sector funded research programs aimed at reducing the burden of illness, with internationally recognized areas of excellence in cancer, neurosciences and stroke, cardiovascular biology, vision science, regenerative and reparative medicine, public and preventive health, and personalized and genomic medicine research and discovery.

ACADEMICS Augusta University offers 160 academic programs across ten different colleges and schools:

College of Allied Health Sciences The College of Allied Health Sciences trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers, and assistants who are the backbone of the nation's health care workforce.

Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. The College fosters critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivates skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promotes active citizenship and community engagement; and prepares graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments.

James M. Hull College of Business The James M. Hull College of Business is advancing the future of business and its workforce through high-quality business education, distinctive academic programs, and experiential learning opportunities.

College of Education The College of Education is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected institution with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Through an array of degrees and professional development programs, the faculty cultivates innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

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College of Nursing The College of Nursing, Georgia's largest, is committed to providing leadership through excellent and innovative nursing education, research, practice, and service in diverse environments and to promote health, healing and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in the widely dispersed and highly diverse population of Georgia and the nation.

College of Science and Mathematics The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a lifelong love of learning. The faculty are committed to providing experiences that promote scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement

School of Computer and Cyber Sciences The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences' mission is to provide high-engagement, state-of-the- art education and research across its Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity disciplines. The school, founded in 2017, is well on its way to becoming a leader in community outreach and engagement with strong contributions to its constituencies, including the university, state, and military, as well as private and public sector organizations.

Medical College of Georgia The Medical College of Georgia (MCG), founded almost 200 years ago, is the state's only public medical school, eighth-largest and 13th-oldest in the country. MCG has over 2500 voluntary clinical faculty throughout the entire state and is embarking on the most innovative curriculum change in its history with the "3 plus" program — 3 years of medical school with a "jump year".

MCG is anchored in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses throughout Georgia. Through MCG's commitment to education, discovery, and service, health and healthcare are optimized throughout the state.

Dental College of Georgia The only dental school in Georgia, The Dental College of Georgia educates the next generation of oral health care providers by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 5

The Graduate School The Graduate School prepares successful and innovative leaders, scholars, researchers, educators, and clinicians to advance their field and impact their community and the world. Class sizes are small, and the faculty excels in cultivating and modeling supportive, collegial, and professional relationships with students.

CAMPUSES With four campus locations throughout Augusta and satellite campuses in Athens, Albany, Rome and Savannah, the university's ten colleges and schools truly have a statewide impact in Georgia.

The Health Sciences Campus is at the forefront of health care innovation. Located in beautiful downtown Augusta, the Health Sciences Campus is home to the Medical College of Georgia; the College of Nursing; the comprehensive College of Allied Health Sciences; The Graduate School; The Dental College of Georgia; and the state's only public academic medical center.

The historic Summerville Campus, built in and around a former arsenal, is home to the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the nationally ranked Hull College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Science and Mathematics. The curricula of these colleges are designed to train students for a lifetime of critical thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial success.

Nestled along the , the Riverfront Campus is located in Augusta's growing cybersecurity corridor, providing close proximity to industry professionals and innovative startups. The campus features the state-owned Georgia Cyber Center, a state-of-the-art cyber center comprised of the University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. Also located on the campus are a cutting-edge cyber range, a 340-seat auditorium, a secure briefing space, and an incubator space for innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The Forest Hills Campus houses the College of Education's Department of Kinesiology and the University's Department of Athletics. The is located on the Forest Hills Campus along with baseball, softball, and soccer fields and a full-size golf course that serves as the home of the nationally recognized NCAA Division I Jaguars golf team.

HEALTH SYSTEM Augusta University Health is a world-class, not-for-profit health care network, offering the most comprehensive primary, specialty, and subspecialty care in the region. As an academic health center, Augusta University Health differs from community hospitals with its three primary missions — patient care, education, and research. While providing a full range of clinical services, the system maintains an infrastructure to foster education and research. The system's health care professionals benefit from cutting-edge knowledge and training, cultivating the next generation of caregivers and pioneering innovative research that improves medical diagnosis, treatments, and technology. Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 6

Augusta University's extensive and integrated academic health center includes Augusta University Health System, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta University Medical Associates, and the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Augusta University Health provides skilled, compassionate care to its patients, conducts leading-edge clinical research, and fosters the medical education and training of tomorrow's health care practitioners.

ACCREDITATION Augusta University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC), with its next reaffirmation scheduled for 2026. Currently, there are 36 programs at Augusta University, accredited by 24 accrediting agencies. These programs are across all degree levels at the university (including baccalaureate, graduate, first-professional, and doctoral) and represent all colleges, but Augusta's most noteworthy accreditations include: • AACSB: Business School • NCATE: Education School • CODA: Dental School • NASPAA: Master of Public Administration Program • ABET: Bachelor of Science Computer Science Program • LCME: Medical School

FACULTY AND STUDENTS In the academic year of 2019-20, the university had more than 1700 full- and part-time faculty dedicated to teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service. The university's student to faculty ratio is 16:1. Comprised of representatives of each of the ten colleges, the University Senate is an essential component of Augusta University's shared governance. A respected voice on campus, the Senate investigates and acts on matters of concern for the University faculty.

The current total student enrollment for Augusta University is approximately 9,274, which includes nearly 5,500 undergraduates. Its student body is comprised of approximately 7.8% first-generation students, 37.8% Pell-eligible students, 21.1% students of color, and 2% international students from more than 70 countries.

ATHLETICS & STUDENT LIFE Augusta University fields teams in NCAA Division I men's and women's golf, with the men's team having won back-to-back national championships in 2010 and 2011. For other sports, including basketball, baseball, cross country, softball, volleyball, tennis, and outdoor track and field, the Jaguars compete in the in Division II.

Augusta University offers students a plethora of ways to enhance their college experience by engaging with each other and the community. The Jaguar Production Crew is the main student programming board for the university. One of its most popular offerings is Weeks of Wonder, with a variety of events and activities designed to assist first-year, Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 7

transfer, and returning students in forming friendships, connecting to University resources, and getting involved in campus life.

The university's campus recreation group and Wellness Center promote personal health and wellness in students, faculty, and staff. Countless opportunities are offered in intramural and club sports, group and instructional fitness classes, personal training, and outdoor adventures. Free passes to Georgia State Park are available to students as well as free use of kayaks to explore the Savannah River.

Over 1,200 Augusta students reside on campus. Residence hall living is encouraged as a vital part of the educational experience, which provides opportunities to meet people and to explore new ideas and ways of relating to others. Oak Residence Hall provides three different living-learning communities for undergraduates and includes special interest housing options. Elm Residence Hall houses graduate and professional students. University Village offers undergraduates an apartment- style residence community.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is committed to increasing inclusive excellence, promoting equity, and cultivating a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff at Augusta University. Working hand in hand with Human Resources, the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs, the Office of Faculty Affairs, the Division of Instruction and Innovation, academic units and senior leadership, ODI strategically builds, aligns and coordinates diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the university to advance the organizational goals outlined in Beyond Boundaries and to enhance Augusta University's business performance.

In order to become a destination of choice in today's quickly evolving society, Augusta University understands that it must attract and develop talent from a broad array of backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, ODI works to foster an environment that celebrates diversity and includes 1) equitable access to opportunity, 2) cultural humility/responsiveness in which all backgrounds and cultures are valued, and 3) an emphasis on respect, trust and empowerment, achieved through transparency, open communication, and the development of collaborative working relationships that extend beyond the campus to the surrounding communities that Augusta University serves.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city, situated on the southern banks of the Savannah River. Serving as a halfway point between the Appalachian Mountains to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Augusta is a vibrant, progressive, and livable community built on a solid foundation of local pride and artistic eccentricity. Affectionately known as the South's Garden City, Augusta extends Southern hospitality and world-class offerings in culture, food, entertainment, sports, and outdoor amenities, which allow for year-round adventures. Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 8

These offerings, coupled with its low cost of living, make Augusta the city of choice for more than half of a million people in its metropolitan area. Most notably, Augusta is world-renowned as home to the prestigious , the only major golf championship that is played at the same course each year.

ABOUT THE PRESIDENT In July of 2015, Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., became president of Augusta University. Guided by President Keel's vision, the university has expanded its academic offerings and campus infrastructure through the founding of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, as well as the creation of the Augusta University Cyber Institute. Under his leadership, the university also expanded campus housing by opening its first on-campus undergraduate and graduate residence halls, increased undergraduate enrollment by more than 20 percent, and developed a comprehensive plan to relocate the University's College of Science and Mathematics to a new facility on the Health Sciences Campus. Prior to joining Augusta University, President Keel was the president of Georgia Southern University.

Keel earned a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from Augusta College in 1978 and a doctorate in reproductive endocrinology from the Medical College of Georgia in 1982. A graduate of both Augusta University's legacy institutions, Keel worked for 20 years as a professor and researcher before moving into administration.

THE ROLE OF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST Reporting to the president, the provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the university and a key member of the President's Cabinet. In partnership with the faculty, the academic deans, the president, and the senior leadership team, the provost shall be committed to enhancing academic quality in programs of instruction; fostering the development, support, and recognition for Augusta University faculty; driving services and programs that promote the success of the university's students; promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment; advancing processes that tie budgeting and effective resource allocation to planning efforts, and ensuring the university's infrastructure supports the future growth while upholding the overall academic mission and contributing to the pursuit of academic excellence.

Reporting directly to the provost are the ten deans of the colleges and schools, the Senior Vice President of Research, the Chief Diversity Officer, the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs, the Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs, the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, the Vice Provost for Instruction and Innovation, the Associate Vice President of Provost Operations, the Registrar, and the University's Shared Services. The provost oversees a budget in excess of $200 million. Additionally, the provost is responsible for working with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). She or he will also serve as the chief executive officer in the absence of the president.

AGENDA FOR LEADERSHIP Augusta University is in the midst of an exciting period of complex growth, collaboration, and momentum. The provost will help the university to continue its forward momentum and successfully navigate its complexity and growth to address the following priorities:

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Embrace the complexity of the university and set a new, unified strategic academic vision. While embracing the complexity of the institution's history and evolution, its multi-faceted academic offerings and healthcare partnerships, and its ambitious goals of growth, the provost will devise an all-encompassing and unified academic strategic vision for the university. The vision shall also incorporate unique ways to effectively bridge the arts and science disciplines to position the institution as poised for sustainable and manageable growth and development in its academic offerings.

Manage, support, and sustain enrollment growth initiatives. The Board of Regents and President Keel aspire to increase Augusta University's enrollment to 16,000 students by 2030 (16 x 30). In turn, the provost will collaborate with the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success and others to create a strategic vision and concrete plan to successfully meet the goal for substantial enrollment growth. This intentional expansion of the student body will require the provost to ensure infrastructure and resources are in place to provide a solid framework for future success and to develop structures for successful growth. The provost will prioritize attaining necessary additional resources in added faculty and staff, academic facilities, and student ancillary spaces to ensure the university delivers on its commitment to providing a quality and supportive educational experience.

Manage the university's growth agenda in academics. As the university aims to expand its academic programs, including its online presence and its burgeoning cyber science offerings, the provost will formulate an academic vision to assess, plan, cultivate and manage the increased academic portfolio. The provost will engage in dialogue with the faculty, deans, and senior leadership team to ensure that academic programs remain competitive and relevant, have a broad and global reach, and utilize an appropriate variety of curriculum delivery modes to ensure the greatest potential for success.

Support and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The provost, in collaboration with the chief diversity officer and other academic leaders, will have a central role in signaling to the University community the importance of continuing the university's efforts to diversify the student body, faculty and staff and develop a culture in which widely diverse members of the University community are not only welcomed, but viewed as essential in the development of academic excellence.

Manage the university's growth agenda in research. As the university aims to robustly increase its research enterprise to address the cultural, economic, health and societal needs of the communities served, the provost will collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Research and others to strategize, plan, and manage the expansion of the research agenda to help the institution achieve a more comprehensive research portfolio. Building a robust research infrastructure, the provost will support discovery and innovation through an interdisciplinary and translational approach that integrates research and the university's programs with partners locally, nationally, and internationally.

Strengthen and promote Augusta University's national and global profile. The provost will help to build the university's identity as a leader in research, allied health, and cybersecurity, and amplify and extend the university's reputation locally, regionally, nationally and globally. An ardent champion for the institution, the provost, will work tirelessly to broaden its recognition to continue to attract students, faculty, and staff of the highest caliber. Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 10

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS Augusta University's Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will be a visionary servant leader and an astute academic innovator. She or he will have earned a doctorate or terminal degree preferably within the field of science, medicine, dentistry, nursing, or other allied health discipline. She or he will have strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of Augusta University, and a thorough understanding and appreciation of the university's student-centered culture. The individual will bring significant administrative experience, a highly relational approach, outstanding communication skills, authenticity, self- confidence balanced with humility, integrity of the highest order, and a clear understanding of the challenges facing today's modern university.

To provide necessary and effective leadership for Augusta University, the ideal candidate for Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will have the following attributes: • A doctorate or terminal degree preferably within the field of science, medicine, dentistry, nursing, or other allied health discipline; • A robust record of teaching, scholarship, and service that is sufficient for an appointment at the rank of full professor in one of the departments in the university; • Broad-based experience and leadership in academic administration, preferably at the dean level or above, and preferably within an institution that is affiliated with an academic health center; • An inclusive, congenial, and transparent leadership approach with a natural ability and desire to build trusting relationships with faculty and to demonstrate a respect for shared governance; • A record of support for teaching excellence, innovation, professional development, scholarly activity and the ability to skillfully hire, promote, and retain talented and diverse faculty and staff; • Excellent active listening and communication skills, with a confident and comfortable public presence, and a commitment to timely communication; • The ability to communicate effectively with the many constituencies whose contributions are required for the success of the university including but not limited to faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, donors, Board members, state officials, and community partners; • An appreciation for the integral roles of admissions, advisement, retention, and graduation as they relate to the fiscal strength of the university; • Strong fiscal acumen and experience with strategic resource planning and allocation; • Proven experience in leading change, strategic planning, vision-casting, and growth initiatives; • A demonstrated track record of effectively managing complexity, working collaboratively, seeking partnerships, and enhancing resources; • The capacity to clearly and persuasively communicate Augusta University's identity and mission to faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies; • The ability to regularly use data strategically and meaningfully to inform decisions and to communicate decisions with clarity and transparency; • An understanding of the present realities and future opportunities in public higher education including knowledge of best practices in promoting student success; • Proven experience in effective and creative curricular development, especially online; Augusta University, EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost Page 11

• An entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to embrace opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive excellence; • The ability to engage and inspire the academic community, create buy-in from constituents, spark and nurture innovative thinking, and empower and motivate others to achieve ambitious goals; • Intercultural competence and a global perspective with a deep commitment to celebrating and promoting diversity in its many forms; • Sound judgment and accountability with respect, courage, integrity, and collegiality; and • A dynamic work ethic demonstrating energy, stamina, enthusiasm, creativity, resilience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

The search committee for the Augusta University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will begin reviewing applications immediately. Requested application materials include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and five professional references. References will not be called until after the first screening of applications and then only after the applicant has given explicit permission. Although applications will be welcomed until the time that a new Provost is selected, for best consideration, candidates should submit materials by August 1, 2020, to the following address: [email protected].

For more information on Augusta University, please visit https://www.augusta.edu/.

Augusta University is being assisted in the search by Storbeck Search & Associates. For additional information, please contact:

R. Thomas Fitch, Partner Amanda Bennett, Senior Associate Mark Halligan, Associate Storbeck Search & Associates [email protected]

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.