Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)
The Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs) oversees processes with respect to institutional planning around academic programs and other academic initiatives, including academic program review, the introduction of new academic programs, modification or discontinuation of current programs and assessment of professional programs by accreditation agencies.
Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)
Dr. Greg Smith
An accomplished administrator, professor and scholar, Dr. Greg Smith has been appointed Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs) effective April 1, 2022. A professor in the Faculty of Arts’ Department of History, Dr. Smith previously served as the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies, Curriculum, Space, Internationalization).
Dr. Smith brings a breadth of administrative experience to the Provost’s Office. During his time serving as Associate Dean (Graduate Studies, Curriculum, Space, Internationalization), Dr. Smith also fulfilled the duties of the academic administrative role of Acting Department Head of Economics. A key member of the University’s COVID-19 Recovery Steering Committee since its inception and chair of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes, Dr. Smith continues to advance the goals and priorities of both the Faculty and the University as a whole.
Throughout his career he has demonstrated his commitment to collaboration, equity and high-quality programs. A recipient of the Faculty of Arts’ Outstanding Achievement Award in 2010, Dr. Smith holds a doctorate and master's degree in history from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of British Columbia.
Reporting units
Faculty of Graduate Studies
The Faculty of Graduate Studies ensures the excellence of all our graduate programs across the university.
Extended Education
Extended Education provides non-degree (non-credit) continuing education and pathways to degree studies. It is the preferred higher education training partner in Manitoba and a premier provider of online professional development programs in Canada.
Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are part of the portfolio of the Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs).
Contact us
Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)
Room 208 Administration Building
66 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada