Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost oversees and coordinates academic affairs, programs, and policies for the university. The provost, who serves as chief academic officer, and associate provosts often work closely with department chairs and faculty on curriculum development, academic leadership, and faculty and student affairs.
![Provost and Professor James Lambert](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JamesLambert-1024x682.jpg)
Associate Provosts and Division Chairs
![Professor Sarah Maitland](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20230821_FAC_Sarah-Maitland_EF_0027-2-scaled-1-600x400.jpg)
Sarah Maitland
Associate Professor of English; Associate Provost; English Program Coordinator; Director of University Writing
![Professor Megan Mason](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Megan-Mason-600x400.jpg)
Megan Mason
Assistant Professor of Music; Fine & Performing Arts Division Chair; Music Program Coordinator
![Professor Todd Brotherson](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Todd-Brotherson-600x400.jpg)
Todd Brotherson
Business Management & Leadership Program Coordinator; Associate Professor of Business
![Professor Jan-Erik Jones](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jan-Erik-Jones-600x400.jpg)
Jan-Erik Jones
Professor of Philosophy; Humanities Division Chair; Philosophy Program Coordinator
![Professor Jeremiah John](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jeremiah-John-600x400.jpg)
Jeremiah John
Professor of Politics; Social Science Division Chair; Political Science Program Coordinator
![Jamie Chandler](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jamie_Chandler-600x600.png)
Jamie Chandler
Accommodations Director; Assistant to the Provost