Through a monthly newsletter, Interim Provost Brian K. Payne, Ph.D., regularly provides division updates and shares the accomplishments of Old Dominion University's outstanding faculty. With each message from Provost Payne, you will find important news, well-deserved recognition of faculty scholarship and more. "A Message from the Provost" helps you stay connected with the projects shaping our academic community and strengthening our institution.Ìý
General Education Reform in the New Year
Posted January 9, 2025
Whether you spent time with your family or friends, worked on projects that fed your creative passions, or sank yourself into your new favorite book or Netflix series, I hope your holiday break lived up to your expectations!Ìý I found the time to read two books that bolstered my enthusiasm for our general education reform efforts.Ìý First, I re-read Jeffrey Selingo’sÌýCollege Unbound.ÌýSecond, and just as timely, I readÌýGeneral Education Essentials:ÌýA Guide for College FacultyÌýby Paul Handstedt.
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A Message from the Provost
Posted December 4, 2024
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I would like us to take a moment to celebrate the increase in our retention of first-year students from 72 percent for our fall 2020 cohort to 77 percent for our fall 2023 cohort.
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A Message from the Provost:
A Forward-Focused Approach to Faculty Engagement
Posted November 8, 2024
I am writing to provide an update about ongoing efforts related to faculty engagement. Three pillars are the foundation of our faculty engagement efforts – dialogue, development, and honoring excellence.Ìý
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A Message from the Provost: October Notes
Posted October 3, 2024
I am writing to provide an update about ¾«¶«â€™s general education reform, Mobility Mindset Initiative, and academic programming focused on artificial intelligence.Ìý Each of these areas demonstrates our commitment to being a forward-focused institution.Ìý Read More ›
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A Message from the Provost: Welcome Back
Posted August 28, 2024
I hope your Fall 2024 semester is off to a great start!Ìý While I know everyone is busy with the usual activities that fill up the days of the last week of August, I hope you will find time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and the path ahead for the upcoming year.Ìý Read More ›