Contact Information
Mike Stephenson, Provost
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Communication
Plant Hall, Room 200
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box M
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Phone: (813) 258-7360
Email:Ìýprovost@ut.edu
At the University of Tampa, academic excellence is grounded in a commitment to transformative teaching, meaningful scholarship and experiential learning. As a comprehensive, independent university, we are dedicated to providing challenging, high-quality educational experiences that prepare students not only for successful careers, but also for lives of purpose, leadership and lifelong learning.
Our four colleges offer nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate programs designed to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and professional achievement. Through our Spartan Studies general education curriculum, students develop the knowledge, skills and perspectives needed to thrive in an interconnected global society. Personalized learning environments, distinguished faculty and opportunities for research, internships, clinical experiences and community partnerships ensure that students engage deeply with both ideas and practice.
As the provost and vice president for academic affairs, Mike Stephenson serves as the chief academic officer of the University. His office oversees the following areas:
- College of Arts and Letters
- College of Natural and Health Sciences
- College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
- John H. Sykes College of Business
- Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services
- Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies
- Honors Program
- International Programs Office
- Macdonald-Kelce Library
- Sponsored Programs
- Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
- Assessment
As the vice provost and dean of academic services, James Solazzo oversees the following areas:
As the assistant provost, Steve RiCharde oversees the following areas:
- Assessment
- Sponsored Programs
- Academic Data Analysis
Resources and Initiatives
- Faculty Directory
- Academic Integrity Instructions and Resources for Faculty
- Faculty Development and Professional Support Programs (PDF)
- Faculty Travel Guidelines (PDF)
- Full-time Faculty Search Guidelines (PDF)
- Immigration Policy (PDF)
- Immigration FAQs (PDF)
- Institutional Review Board
- Policy on Faculty Credentials
- Title IX
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)
- See more faculty resources