Office of the Provost

Welcome to the Office of the Provost at Abilene Christian University. As the university’s chief academic officer, the provost oversees all of ACU’s academic programs. Working closely with the president, deans, department chairs and faculty, the provost provides leadership and vision to fulfill the university’s mission of educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
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Welcome to the Office of the Provost at Abilene Christian University. As the university’s chief academic officer, the provost oversees all of ACU’s academic programs. Working closely with the president, deans, department chairs and faculty, the provost provides leadership and vision to fulfill the university’s mission of educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.

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FOCUS ON ACADEMICS

Combining cutting edge instruction and facilities with more than a century of tradition and history, ACU offers nationally recognized academic programs within a supportive, Christ-centered community. We believe students learn best when they are able to work side-by-side with our talented faculty and staff as they engage in learning through research, internships, Study Abroad experiences, service learning opportunities, team projects and learning communities. Our ability to attract world-class faculty allows us to provide students with a vibrant and innovative educational experience that equips them to make a real difference in the world.

Student Success Conference

Abilene Christian, in partnership with CCCU, has launched a cohort-based research seminar series designed to produce research on high-impact practices in Christian higher education.

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Adams Center for Teaching and Learning

The Adams Center provides state-of-the-art learning facilities that allow faculty to experiment with new ways of teaching, learning and research in collaboration with one another.

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Office of the Provost

  • Susan Lewis, Ed.D.

    Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Terry Baggs, D.Phil.

    Interim Vice Provost

  • Bill Carroll, Ph.D.

    Associate Provost for Residential Graduate Programs

  • Laura Carroll, Ph.D.

    Assistant Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Vocational Formation

  • Eric Gumm, Ed.D.

    Registrar & Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Brad Crisp, Ph.D.

    Dean, College of Business Administration

  • Ken Cukrowski, Ph.D.

    Dean, College of Biblical Studies

  • Charla Miertschin, Ph.D.

    Dean, College of Science and Engineering

  • Jason Morris, Ed.D.

    Dean, Honors College

  • Dirk Nelson, Ph.D.

    Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

  • Carson Reed, D.Min.

    Dean, Graduate School of Theology

  • Greg Straughn, Ph.D.

    Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

  • James Wiser, Ed.D.

    Dean, Library Services and Educational Technology 

  • Krista Heath, M.S.

    Academic Operations Manager

  • Alice Dishong

    Executive Assistant

Office of the Provost
Hardin Administration Building, Room 200
Abilene, TX 79601

Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Email
provostoffice@acu.edu

Phone
(325) 674-2024

Scheduling
(325) 674-2652

Mailing Address
Office of the Provost
ACU Box 29103
Abilene, TX 79699-9103

Attendance

Faculty Activities

Faculty Policies and Procedures 

Use the Quicklinks drop-down menu in myACU to find a guide that provides:

  • Academic Policies
  • Faculty Support and Expectations
  • Course Administration Policies and Practices
  • Student Processes Guide
  • Curriculum Change Documents — approval chart for curriculum changes, applications for new courses, programs, tracks, and minors

Hiring New Faculty – General Information: