Office of the Provost

Case Western Reserve University Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III has been elected vice president of the Research Division of the American Historical Association (AHA).  According to AHA Executive Director James Grossman, Vinson will play an integral role in promoting historical…

As faculty and staff prepare to welcome students back to campus this fall, an initiative is underway to provide a look at classrooms in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are committed to preparing for a strong fall semester,” said Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III. “And…

As we prepare to return to campus, the gravity of our current circumstances is oftentimes palpable. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. We are confronting structural racism. We are dealing with all the related challenges and problems unique to our city and region. And amongst the challenges,…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to participate in Agora Leadership Roundtable No. 8 Friday, May 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Join the Office of the Provost and Academic Impressions for this event to learn about leading under stress.  Leaders at all levels are…

As Case Western Reserve wraps up a spring semester unlike any other, we find ourselves acting as a true research university by asking big questions: What worked this spring? What didn’t? This type of understanding is important as members of the campus community continue thinking about how to…

To the campus of Case Western Reserve University: Welcome to Legacy Week! This week we celebrate the unique history of Case Western Reserve University. While Legacy Week itself is young, celebrating just its third year, it stands today as a reflection of our longstanding history, a testament to…

As students and faculty across the university are learning and teaching remotely, many of the staff at Case Western Reserve University have been asked to transition to remote work as well. “This new landscape, where so many of us are working remotely, can really help us gain appreciation for our…

The COVID-19 crisis has put a great deal of strain on members of the university community as they juggle taxing schedules and a rapid transition to working from home and remote instruction. What does it mean to lead within this context, no matter where you sit in the organization? Managing new…

In coordination with the Office of the Provost and Pathway Leaders, the Think Big team has extended the deadlines for full Seed proposals and RFPs. Final proposals are now due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 6. Awards will now be made by video announcement on Friday, May 8. Get more information…

As Case Western Reserve University moves forward with its Think Big strategic plan, a team of faculty and staff members have been tapped to serve as “Pathway Leaders.” The plan, which formally launched during an event Nov. 19, outlines a new North Star for the university and sets forth four…