The mission of the Division of Academic Affairs is to provide quality academic programs, supported by effective teaching and scholarship, which enables students to learn and become thoughtful and productive citizens.
Welcome from the Provost
Dr. Pranesh Aswath
As the leader of Academic Affairs at Texas State University, I am continuously amazed by the brilliance, ingenuity, commitment, and collegiality of our academic community. I’m proud to be a Bobcat and to work alongside the passionate faculty and staff who are so committed to our mission and our students.
In the 2026-2027 school year, we remain committed to and continue working toward the five pillars of our strategic plan Hopes and Aspirations High. Academic Affairs is focused on three major goals this year which align with those pillars:
- Supporting student success and curricular alignment
Our top priority is always the success of our students. We are laser-focused on retention and helping ensure our students make it to graduation on time. We’re implementing data-informed initiatives to intervene early, give students the tools they need to succeed, and align our curriculum to support the best outcomes for students.
- Leveraging our relative advantages to hire strategically to grow our research capacity
Texas State University continues to grow our enrollment, which means we have the opportunity to grow our faculty ranks. This year we will build off of the strategic research town halls to launch targeted hiring campaigns and expand our research impact.
- Building an AI-forward university through our curriculum and business practices
We are developing our curriculum to prepare students for the rapidly changing workforce. The future of work requires AI skills and literacy in every field, and we are working to embed this knowledge across the curriculum. Simultaneously, we are using AI to make our own work more efficient so that we can better accomplish our mission.
You can learn more about the specific projects we’re developing on our Strategic Initiatives webpage.
What is the Provost's Role?
The provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is Texas State University’s chief academic officer and the highest-ranking university official after the president.
As the senior member of the president’s cabinet, the provost plays a central role in all institutional decisions and in creating an academic vision for the university. All academic colleges, departments and programs report to the provost, who is responsible for all academic policies, including those affecting faculty appointment, development, promotion and tenure.
The provost represents the university with key constituents, including The Texas State University System Board of Regents, the Texas Legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In the president’s absence, the provost serves as the chief executive officer of the university.
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