1. Reorganization Plan Presented to the VCU Faculty Senate November 1, 2011

2.  Last reorganized in 2006 under VCU 2020  Center for Institutional Effectiveness  University College  BOV approved additional two goals of Five-Year Diversity Plan November, 2010  Quest for Distinction approved by BOV May 2011

3. Quest for Distinction presents a mandate for the promotion of academic quality and student success in the context of a premier, urban public research university. The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs : Recruit and retain talented and diverse students Recruit and retain talented and diverse faculty, staff and senior leadership Provide quality education; engage students in learning Become a national model for community engagement University-wide: Implement Five-Year Diversity Plan Implement and manage Quest accountability

5.  Recruit and retain talented and diverse students who will graduate at a higher rate and will contribute to a highly skilled workforce

7.  Recruit and retain faculty, staff, and senior leadership with the skills and talents to increase quality teaching, learning, high impact research, and diversity at all levels

9.  Provide students a quality education through rigorous and innovative programs; Engage students… in high impact academic and extracurricular experiences..

11.  Commitment to Diversity and Equity

13.  Quest Accountability

15.  Reorganization Timeline  Phase I (November 2011-June 2012) ▪ Hiring of Vice President, Vice Provosts, and Associate Vice Provosts ▪ Change in titles for positions in Office of Vice Provost for Instruction and Student Success  Phase II (July 2012-January 2013) ▪ Transfer of offices of HR, EEO/AA, Enrollment Services ▪ Hiring of new positions reporting to new vice president, vice provosts, associate vice provosts