The Provost is the chief academic officer of Carleton University, responsible for fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation for students, faculty, and staff. The Provost is also responsible for ensuring that Carleton University is competitive in Canada and an academic leader across the world.
The main areas of focus for this office are:
- encouraging and advancing student achievement and success;
- the recruitment and support of an inspired faculty body;
- new program development and ongoing program renewal; and
- developing a global academic vision for Carleton’s future.
Academic Mission Statement
Carleton University is an independent, collegial university dedicated to the advancement of learning through disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching, study, and research; the creation and dissemination of knowledge; and the betterment of the community. It is centred in Ottawa and serves the people of Ontario, Canada, and the world.
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News and Reports
2012 EDC Teaching Award Winners
The Educational Development Centre is proud to announce the 2012 EDC teaching award winners. Each recipient demonstrates dedication to their students’ academic success and teaching excellence at Carleton. The Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award has been awarded to Issac Otchere from the Sprott School of Business. The New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award has been ... more
Reappointment of Rafik Goubran as Dean of Engineering and Design
May 7, 2012 I am very pleased to announce that Rafik Goubran has been reappointed for a second five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design, commencing on July 1, 2012. Dr. Goubran’s reappointment was accepted by President Roseann O’ Reilly Runte following a unanimous recommendation by the Decanal Review Committee. The ... more
Katherine Graham Honoured with Women’s Leadership Award
March 26, 2012 Katherine Graham Honoured with Women’s Leadership Award MPP Yasir Naqvi has recognized Katherine Graham, interim associate vice-president (Academic) and professor of public policy in Carleton’s School of Public Policy and Administration, with a Leading Women/Leading Girls, Building Communities Award. The award recognizes and celebrates women and girls whose outstanding leadership has made ... more





