About the Office of the Provost
The provost is Middlebury’s chief academic officer, ensuring the quality and integrity of all Middlebury’s academic programs and initiatives and advancing the academic mission of the institution.
In that role, the provost convenes the Provost’s Academic Council (PAC), which is responsible for accomplishing the broader academic mission of the institution and enacting its strategy.
The provost also serves as the senior administrative officer to the Strategy Committee of the Board of Trustees and she sits with Middlebury’s Faculty Strategy Committee and Resources Committee. In consultation with the faculty, senior administration, and the Board of Trustees, the provost develops and implements Middlebury’s strategic plans and initiatives, particularly those that involve multiple programs or locations.
The provost also works with the executive vice president for finance and administration to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources to support these priorities.
President Ian B. Baucom has appointed Emily Chan as the next provost effective September 1, 2026.