About the Office
The Office of the Provost represents the core of the academic and research planning and administration at William & Mary. As the chief academic officer, the provost works in close collaboration with the deans of arts & sciences and the schools of business, education, law and marine science to advance the university’s mission and vision in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and the recruitment, development and retention of faculty.
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Provost Peggy Agouris
As Provost, Peggy Agouris is the chief academic officer of William & Mary. The provost, in accordance with policies established by the Board of Visitors, is responsible for all academic and research programs, academic budgets, institutional planning, space and resource allocation, and the recruitment, development and retention of faculty.
School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
The School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics expands the university's ability to prepare students to thrive in a data-rich world. It will bring together four of the university's high-performing units: Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science and Physics. These will move into the new school in the fall of 2025.
Explore Topics
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Action Areas
Current strategic areas identified to explore and develop with the deans, vice provosts, faculty and other partners.
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Data Trends
Updated annually, the Provost provides information on trends in student enrollment and faculty data.
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Faculty Support & Resources
Find Essential Matters, funding support, holiday guidance and additional resources.
Communication with Faculty & Students
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Weekly Messages to Faculty
An archive of weekly emails from the Provost detailing five things to prepare faculty for the week ahead. This message highlights timely opportunities or relative topics of interest for faculty to be aware of and/or participate in.
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W&M&You
The W&M&You text platform was started during COVID-19 to get a quick pulse from students on key topics. This tool is currently being reconfigured through Blackboard and is expected to be operational during the spring of 2024.
Democracy and Free Speech: Core William & Mary Values
A. Benjamin Spencer, Dean and Trustee Professor of William & Mary Law School speaks to the role of universities in facilitating the free and open exchange of ideas in the pursuit of knowledge and truth.
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Year of the Arts
Celebrate all year as we amplify the crucial importance of arts education in the 21st century and highlight the vital role that the arts play at William & Mary.
Vision 2026
William & Mary has led in powerful ways during the most challenging times. The key to that success has been understanding the moment that we are in while seeing the possibilities ahead.