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Key Initiatives

Sands Institute for Chinese Language & Culture
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The Sands Institute is a vibrant center dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of Chinese heritage and traditions.
Generative AI
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of education and work, and UNLV is empowering faculty and staff to explore its potential.
Student Success
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The university strives to ensure that all students achieve their academic and personal goals during their time at UNLV. By providing a variety of resources for student success, the Provost’s office seeks to sustain a supportive campus environment that encourages both achievement and well-being.
Faculty Support
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A strong faculty community is essential to the university’s mission. The Provost’s office aims to empower faculty members across all disciplines to reach their goals in teaching, research, service, and leadership.
MSI Task Force
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The MSI Task Force, led by the university’s Executive Vice President and Provost, was established in fall 2019. This group is a coalition of UNLV stakeholders dedicated to advancing student success initiatives for campus students of color, including promoting educational equity and eliminating the achievement gap.
Professional Development
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Professional development and career advancement opportunities are some of the most important ways that the Provost’s office invests in faculty and staff success. Programs are offered through a variety of units across the university.
Wellness
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The Provost’s office supports the health and well-being of the members of the campus community and encourages school- and work-life balance. Multiple campus units provide resources and services to help faculty and staff seek wellness in its many forms.
Shared Governance
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To promote shared governance, the Provost's office engages in dialogue and consultation with a variety of campus partners. The input of UNLV's talented faculty and staff is critical to fulfilling the university's mission.
Events Toolkit
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The Provost's office has collaborated with campus experts to create an A to Z guide on event planning at UNLV. Designed for the faculty member organizing a professional conference, the executive assistant overseeing a retirement reception, or the student affairs coordinator setting up a campus-wide festival, the manual provides detailed insights for every stage of event planning at the university.
Operational Excellence Council
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The Operational Excellence Council is dedicated to fostering efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement at UNLV. Working with diverse stakeholders, the Council guides efforts to streamline and improve university operations for the benefit of the students, faculty, and staff we serve.