Welcome to the Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost facilitates academic planning and programming; oversees faculty recruitment, retention, tenure, promotion and support; and works to enhance graduate programs and the graduate student experience.  

​The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is Lehigh’s chief academic officer, responsible for setting academic priorities, leading key initiatives and developing the university’s strategic plan. Learn more about Provost, Nathan Urban.