Dr. Sara Zeigler, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 
Coates 110
(859) 622‑8812
www.academicaffairs.eku.edu

Office of the Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 

The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer of the University. The Provost and Senior Vice President is responsible to the President for the coordination of all phases of the instructional program and institutional research. In addition, the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academics supervises the preparation of position specifications for instructional staff and administrative personnel connected with instructional activities; makes recommendations to the President concerning staffing needs and appointments, promotions, or dismissals for all instructional personnel and administrative personnel related to instruction; and is the person responsible for the coordination and development of all academic programs, including the Council on Academic Affairs.

 

Council on Academic Affairs

Jennifer Wies, Associate Provost and Council Chair

The Council on Academic Affairs is the major policy-making body for the academic programs of the University. All college curriculum committees report to the Council. Major actions of the Council are reviewed by the Faculty Senate and subsequently presented to the President of the University and the Board of Regents for final approval. Council membership is comprised of the Associate Deans; the Registrar; the Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate; the Director of the Honors Program; a representative of the Chairs Association; a faculty representative from the Academic Quality Committee of the Faculty Senate; a representative from the Libraries; one student representative from the Student Government Association; the Vice President of Student Success (non-voting); the Executive Director of Retention and Graduation (non-voting), the Director of Academic Advising (non-voting), a representative from e-campus (non-voting); and the Executive Director of Enrollment Management (non-voting). The Associate Provost serves as Chair of the Council.

General Education

Jennifer Wies, Associate Provost and General Education Chair

The mission of the General Education program is to promote learning that is central to the intellectual pursuits associated with our educational programs and to enable students to make informed choices about matters of public and personal significance in a diverse, democratic society and global community. The general education program helps students to become informed, independent thinkers by developing competencies in communication, quantitative analysis, and critical thinking by helping them understand and appreciate the diversity of culture, individuals, the natural environment, and the global society. See Section Four of this Catalog for detailed information on courses.

Graduate Education and Research

Ryan Baggett, Dean
Whitlock Building 310
(859) 622-8261

EKU’s Graduate Education & Research unit is comprised of the Graduate School, Sponsored Programs, Grants and Research Compliance, and Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors. The Graduate School is responsible for the administrative oversight of EKU’s master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs. The Graduate School provides opportunities for undergraduate students to get a head start in obtaining a graduate degree though  concurrent enrollment and 3+2 programs. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Graduate School for more information. Additional information is also posted on the Graduate School website at gradschool.eku.edu

EKU’s Sponsored Programs unit focuses on the pre-award aspects of external funding by assisting EKU faculty and staff in seeking and managing grants, contracts, and other agreements that support EKU’s mission. Related, EKU’s Grants and Research Compliance unit focuses post-award and compliance responsibilities.  This includes but is not limited to human subjects in research, animal use in research, commercialization and intellectual property, and post-award financial and programmatic compliance.  Information on both units is available at www.research.eku.edu.

Libraries

Julie George, Dean of Libraries

Library 202Ang Re

(859) 622-1778
library.eku.edu
facebook.com/ekulibraries
@ekulibraries

Eastern Kentucky University Libraries includes the John Grant Crabbe Main Library, centrally located on University Drive, and two branch locations: the Elizabeth K. Baker Music Library in the Foster Building and the Rogow Business Library in the Business and Technology Complex. EKU Libraries provides help, study spaces, collections, and technology designed around the academic needs of EKU’s students. EKU Libraries supports EKU regional campus and online students as well and provides a full range of services equivalent to those offered at the Main Library for these distance learners.

The Main Library offers a variety of study spaces, ranging from a large collaborative area on the first floor to the Silent Study Zone on the very top floor. Noise levels are also monitored on the Quiet fourth floor to ensure plenty of silent space for individual study. In addition to spaces designed for quiet and group study, an outdoor area is available on the Noel Reading Porch, adjacent to the Library Plaza. Refreshments are available in the Java City Library Café or the vending machines on the first floor. To learn more about EKU Libraries’ spaces or to make a reservation, visit library.eku.edu/reserve-rooms. The Main Library is open late during the fall and spring semesters and offers 24 hour study space and extended hours at the end of fall and spring.

The Main Library also includes the Learning Resources Center in support of the College of Education; the Law Library; the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity; The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and Special Collections and Archives. EKU Libraries collects resources to best serve students, faculty, and staff. To search the online catalog and discover the collections of libraries worldwide, visit library.eku.edu; even if EKU Libraries does not own the item you need, library staff can get it for you when you need it.

Technology is available throughout the Main Library and branches. The Main Library includes a large computer lab and computers throughout the building, a color printer, a cloud printer, fax machine, and a 3D printer available for student use. Visit library.eku.edu/technology-showcase to explore the emerging technologies EKU Libraries faculty and staff are currently collecting.

There are many ways to get help from librarians. Virtual reference services are available online or in person and research assistance is available whether you are an online student, located at a regional campus, or taking classes at the Richmond campus. Students are invited to visit one of our Help Desks, call (859) 622-6594, text (859) 903-0848, e-mail reference.library@eku.edu, tweet @ekulibaskus, or chat with us and also check out our frequently asked questions at libanswers.eku.edu.

The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity

Russell Carpenter, Assistant Provost
Library 301B Noel Studio
(859) 622-6229
https://www.eku.edu/studio/ 

noelstudio@eku.edu 

The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity serves the EKU community as a collaborative, innovative learning experience designed to improve communication, writing, learning, and research skills. Through the Noel Studio, students participate in transformative learning experiences. With integrated programs that support learners at all phases of their education, the Noel Studio is dedicated to the development of effective communication, writing, and learning skills and practices across disciplines. This program provides student support for communication, writing, learning, and research in a central, technologically sophisticated space located in the heart of the Crabbe library. In the Noel Studio, trained consultants and course-embedded consultants offer individual and small-group consultations to students and members of the EKU community seeking to refine projects, while supporting students in enhancing learning skills.

Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

Russell Carpenter, Assistant Provost
Library 301B Noel Studio
(859) 622-6229
https://www.eku.edu/fctl/ 

fctl@eku.edu 

As a unit of the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity, the Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning (FCT&L) supports faculty and staff in their efforts to create exceptional experiences for EKU students, by focusing on new and innovative teaching and learning strategies and collaborative sharing of knowledge. Through the FCT&L, faculty create dynamic environments for teaching and learning. The FCT&L inspires and encourages faculty to be leaders in innovative teaching and learning by promoting five values: exploration of new and emerging teaching approaches; systematic reflection in the process of designing highly engaging teaching and learning experiences; interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, colleges, and units; transparency in teaching and learning; and cultivation of communities among faculty learners and leaders.

Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors

Michael Lane, Coordinator

Moberly 223
(859) 622-1890

EKU’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (URCE) unit provides opportunities for faculty-student mentorships for the purpose of deep learning, professional skill development, and contributing to the worldwide knowledge base. The unit is dedicated to achieving high-quality scholarship thorough high-quality mentorship. Information on URCE can be found at www.our.eku.edu.