About the Office of the Provost
The provost provides leadership that supports all aspects of the academic enterprise of Case Western Reserve University and is guided by five strategic pillars. The provost, therefore, oversees the following areas of the institution.
Academic and Faculty Affairs
Academic Affairs provides leadership that supports student learning. Faculty Affairs is responsible for policies and procedures which have an impact on the lives of faculty members from appointment to retirement
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Institutional Accreditation
CWRU receives its institutional level accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and was first accredited in 1913.
Office of Faculty Advancement and Postdoctoral Affairs
The Office of of Faculty Advancement and Postdoctoral Affairs supports faculty using a lifespan approach—from postdoctoral fellows through emeriti affairs.
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Outcome Assessment
Outcome Assessment provides valuable data to the university about student learning for the purpose of program improvement. Engaging in regular assessment also demonstrates to accrediting bodies that we have processes in place to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our educational programs, learning environments, and support services.
Unified General Education Requirements (UGER)
The Unified General Education Requirements (UGER) are designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to understand and address the world’s challenges with intellectual rigor, creativity, humility, and integrity.
Inamori International Center for Ethics & Excellence
The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence is dedicated to exploring ethical issues from a global perspective, to nurturing international awareness and understanding of our common humanity through the study, teaching and practice of ethics, and to the pursuit of excellence in all human endeavors.
Sears think[box]
Housed in an iconic seven-story, 50,000-square-foot facility at Case Western Reserve University, Sears think[box] is a world-class innovation center, makerspace and entrepreneurship ecosystem that welcomes thousands of visitors each year—and is open to everyone at no cost.
Siegal Lifelong Learning
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program connects the academic world to the wider community through innovative and engaging programming.
Social Justice Institute
The Social Justice Institute strives to create a just world. The institute examines the root causes of social injustice and develops innovative solutions by supporting creative research, scholarship, and pedagogy; social justice leaders on and off campus; and relationships within the university and into the community.
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Veale Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship catalyzes entrepreneurial ideas through education and training, accelerates venture creation, and connects people in a transformative way.
Office of University Financial Aid
The goal in the Office of University Financial Aid is to provide the highest level of service as we work toward making a Case Western Reserve University education as affordable as we possibly can.
Undergraduate Admission
Learn more about academics, student life and applying for admission to Case Western Reserve University.
Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs provides leadership, expertise, and support to the Case Western Reserve University community, inspiring, cultivating, and promoting a dynamic international presence and a culture of global understanding, responsibility, and citizenship.
Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research
The Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research helps all faculty, staff and students as well as university’s affiliates achieve higher impact through effective teamwork. The office's purview spans the eight schools at CWRU as well as more than 40 affiliates and partners, including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and many others.
School of Graduate Studies
Post-baccalaureate degree programs are available in more than 90 disciplines. These lead to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts , Master of Science, Master of Public Health, Master of Engineering and Management, Master of Engineering, Master of Science in Anesthesia, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy.
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Student Affairs
Case Western Reserve University’s Division of Student Affairs helps students find what they need, from coursework assistance to crisis support.
Kelvin Smith Library
Kelvin Smith Library is an interdisciplinary center at the heart of Case Western Reserve University's research, teaching and learning mission. With more than 3.3 million print and digital resources, spaces for study and collaboration, and information science and technology experts, Kelvin Smith Library inspires and advances the innovation and excellence of the CWRU community and beyond.
Conciliation & Mediation Program
The Faculty Conciliation and Mediation Program is an alternative to the grievance process. It’s a no-cost program to help faculty members resolve conflicts. In addition to providing conciliation and mediation internally, the program also makes outside mediators available as needed.
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Office of Equity
Members of the Case Western Reserve community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from discrimination and harassment.
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Office of Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research provides information about CWRU and its external environment to constituents within and outside the university, while also supporting strategic planning, assessment, evaluation, and institutional decision-making.
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar is committed to ensuring the integrity, security, and longevity of academic records; providing support and leadership for the Student Information System (SIS); and leading and supporting the implementation of academic policy. The office provides official transcripts, degree and enrollment verifications, support for students utilizing Veterans Benefits, and SIS resource support to students, staff and faculty.
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University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education
UCITE is Case Western Reserve University’s center for teaching and learning.