Office of the Provost

Dear Faculty Teaching Undergraduate Students, As we near the midpoint of the semester, I want to remind you of the importance of mid-semester grades, which should be recorded in SIS by Monday, Oct. 20, the first day of fall break. This deadline is critical for providing students sufficient time…

Dear colleagues, I am grateful for the care and commitment you bring each day to your classrooms—inspiring students to share their insights and experiences in an authentic way. This, of course, contributes to creating a dynamic and productive learning environment. I am also grateful for the work…

Tariffs have been a fixture of the news cycle in 2025, as the Trump administration has moved to implement taxes on imported goods. A matter of foreign and economic importance, tariffs have a range of effects on the economy as a whole and for the average American consumer. Beyond the economic…

Case Western Reserve University students seeking guidance are encouraged to participate in one-on-one meetings with Joy K. Ward, provost and executive vice president, this fall. Scheduled in 10-minute increments, these meetings offer students the opportunity to discuss important topics, seek…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify the highest ideals and standards of excellence in scholarship, public service, performing arts and other aspects of human endeavor. Current faculty (including those of the special faculty),…

To the Faculty of Case Western Reserve University: I write to encourage you to consider who among your colleagues deserves the highest honor the university can bestow upon a faculty member: the title of Distinguished University Professor. Distinguished University Professors demonstrate…

Case Western Reserve University is enhancing opportunities for student success through two key leadership appointments that emphasize mentorship and professional preparation. Vikas Gampa has been appointed faculty director of the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP), effective Aug.1. In…

The Office of the Provost at Case Western Reserve University recently announced that Justine Howe, associate professor and chair in the Department of Religious Studies, has been appointed as the new faculty director of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women. A respected scholar and engaged…

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the 2025–26 academic year! As President Kaler wrote last Monday, we begin this academic year at a pivotal moment—not only as we prepare for Case Western Reserve’s bicentennial, but also as the partnership between research institutions and the federal government is…

Dear Faculty, Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! We are excited to greet our new and returning students as they begin or continue their academic journeys at Case Western Reserve University. Below, you will find important information for all faculty, followed by details specific to those teaching…