Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning
Gail D. Burd
Senior Vice Provost Gail Burd has oversight of the Higher Learning Commission reaffirmation of accreditation and program-level accreditations, academic program reviews, innovative classroom renovations, and support for faculty instruction and assessment via the Office of Instruction and Assessment and the Center for University Education Scholarship.
We welcome you to our website and invite you to learn more about our activities supporting academic excellence.
Academic Program Review
The review is intended to enhance the quality of a program and to assist in determining a program’s ability to respond to future challenges and opportunities.
Accreditation
The University has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1917. Also, many UA units, schools, and programs obtained specialized accreditation.
News & Reports
This public online archive includes documents submitted to improve academic-related policies, practices and processes on campus.
Collaborative Learning Spaces
The quality of education is enhanced through a variety of projects focused on continuous improvement of student-centered education including the development of centrally-scheduled Collaborative Learning Spaces.
Syllabus Project
Syllabi contain critical information students need to know about classes. Learn about syllabus policies and what is needed for UA records.
General Education
The university-wide general education program provides foundational knowledge and skills in support of the undergraduate degree programs and as preparation for life in a global society.
UA Learning Initiative
Student learning is improved through integrated faculty-student programs such as Faculty Learning Communities, the Student Advocates for Improved Learning (SAIL) Program, and the Learning to Learn Series.
Faculty Learning Community
The Faculty Learning Community (FLC) program is central to the UA goal to foster culture change among faculty.
Center for University Education Scholarship (CUES)
CUES serves as a model for change and improvement in higher education by fostering exceptional scholarly experiences for faculty and staff.