Office of the Provost

Weatherhead School of Management’s Executive Leadership Development Experience (ELDE) is accepting applications for a five-month course designed with Black professionals in mind. ELDE is a cohort-based program presenting practical opportunities for participants to expand their leadership skills…

This Thanksgiving, Case Western Reserve University invites students who will be on or near campus to join the CWRU Family Thanksgiving celebration Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Thwing Center ballroom. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of the…

All undergraduate students are invited to a special event focused on the art of engaging in challenging discussions during a Hard Conversations event on the topic of “Mental Health of College Students” Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Ballroom A. The event…

Critical Conversations is a monthly series sponsored by the Office of the Provost in which a panel of experts thoughtfully engage in "Critical Conversations" about important cross-disciplinary and often controversial topics. Each panel will cover several themes within the topic. This is followed by…

Critical Conversations is a monthly series sponsored by the Office of the Provost in which a panel of experts thoughtfully engage in "Critical Conversations" about important cross-disciplinary and often controversial topics. Each panel covers several themes within the topic. This is followed by a…

Case Western Reserve University invites students, faculty, postdocs and staff to participate in two events aimed at promoting respectful dialogue and examining the complexities of freedom of expression on campus. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, these initiatives are designed to foster an…

The Office of the Provost hosts a speaker series featuring expert panels in Critical Conversations. These discussions tackle diverse—and sometimes contentious—topics like politics, gun violence, climate change and more. The panels explore these themes from multiple perspectives, including…

The Office of the Provost invites all undergraduate students to a special event focused on the art of having hard conversations. Hosted by Provost Joy K. Ward, this event will focus on how to engage in meaningful and thoughtful dialogue. Share an evening with other students and grow in your ability…

Did you attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)? The Office of the Provost and Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement invite faculty, staff and postdocs to disclose their affiliation as alumni of HBCUs or HSIs. By gathering…

President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Joy K. Ward will be Case Western Reserve University’s next provost and executive vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2024. “As dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and, more recently as interim provost, Joy has distinguished herself as a leader who…