About the Office of the Provost

Dr. Jill Scott (BA, University of Manitoba; MA, Carleton University; PhD, University of Toronto) was a full professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Culture at Queen’s University, where she also served as Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning) and Interim Associate Vice-Principal (International).

Throughout her career, Dr. Scott has held various academic and administrative positions. These include professor at the University of Toronto and Head of the Department of German as well as Associate Head and Undergraduate Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Culture at Queen’s University.

Dr. Scott possesses considerable experience in the university sector, having led various institutional strategic planning initiatives, including those related to Truth and Reconciliation and to equity, diversity and inclusion in all of its forms.

She holds the position of Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs since September 1, 2019 for a five-year term.

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs’ team coordinates issues related to: planning, the academic experience, teaching, course and program evaluation, academic regulations including academic integrity, quality assurance, faculty awards and competitions, and much more. In collaboration with special advisors, the team works on a number of important strategic issues.

In addition to its core team, the Office of the Provost includes six administrative units, which are responsible for different portfolios:

• Office of the Deputy Provost, Planning and Academic Budgets
  Its role is to ensure the smooth running of the University with respect to academic matters, by ensuring a balance in finances and efficiency in the organization of academic activities.
• Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic Affairs
  Its role is to promote the quality of undergraduate programs and courses, including current academic regulations, term and periodic evaluations, teaching and learning services and tools, experiential learning, etc.
• Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations
  Its role is to ensure faculty recruitment and retention, including providing tools and resources, ensuring professional development, advising union members on labour relations and recognizing excellence in teaching and research.
• Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  Its role is to enhance the quality of graduate and post-doctoral programs and courses, including current academic regulations, term and periodic evaluations, supervision and research services and tools, etc.
• Office of the University Librarian and Vice-Provost, Knowledge Systems
  Its role is to provide and maintain quality services to students and faculty in the areas of access, research, learning and innovation, and to provide the tools and resources necessary to study and teach on campus.
• Office of the Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs
  Its role is to ensure the quality of the university experience, which includes all areas of student life: admissions, registration, volunteering, work, support, counselling, student cards, health, sports, housing, food, etc.

Visit our Staff page for a more detailed list of our employees, units, and services.