University of Saskatchewan

Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Programs and Initiatives


The Provost plays an integral role in the setting and achievement of the Strategic Directions and academic priorities of the University and the development and implementation of a multi-year budget framework that supports the University's priorities; is responsible for the overall supervision of the academic program concerning teaching, research, and service and the development of academic policy; and holds the primary responsibility for developing and implementing the institutional-level planning initiatives that are essential to the strategic positioning of the University of Saskatchewan.