Provost's News
Robert T. Burrus Jr. has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs following a national search, the university announced Friday, April 24. Burrus currently serves as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and will transition to his new role May 1.
We are aware there are questions about the impact that federal and state actions may have on our operations – particularly around funded research, grants, and educational programs. We are closely monitoring what continues to be an evolving landscape with rapid changes.
To best support affected personnel, Academic Affairs faculty and staff should contact the listed UNCW offices below with any questions:
- Federally sponsored research or programs, please contact your SPARC representative.
- Federally sponsored grant-funded positions:
- Employees in a research-related grant-funded position – SPARC Director Tamara Hatch (hatcht@uncw.edu)
- Employees in a non-research grant-funded position – SPARC Director Tamara Hatch (hatcht@uncw.edu)
- Graduate students – Graduate School (gradassistantships@uncw.edu)
- International students and faculty – Office of International Students and Scholars (international@uncw.edu)
- Research impacts – Research and Innovation (Associate Provost Stuart Borrett, borretts@uncw.edu)
- Student financial aid – Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (finaid@uncw.edu)
Guidance is also available from the Office of General Counsel on the following topics:
- Guidelines for Visits and Data Requests from Law Enforcement or Government Agents
- Guidance on UNC Policy 300.8.5 "Equality Within the University of North Carolina"
The university is closely monitoring developments and working with the UNC System, our congressional delegation, and other campus partners.
