Office of the Provost

Provost Riordan speaks at commencement.

Catherine A. Riordan
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Western Washington University

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the University and responsible to the President for providing administrative oversight and academic leadership.

The primary focus of the Provost is to plan, direct and support instructional and research activities at WWU and to work collaboratively with other University administrators, faculty and staff to achieve these objectives. Academic Affairs covers a wide range of activities and services.

We encourage you to use the menu at left to connect directly to an activity or office. We welcome your comments or suggestions and invite you to email to: Provost@wwu.edu.


News and Events

Academic Affairs 10-11 Major Accomplishments

11-12 Administrative Calendar

Riordan recognized by WWU's TLA

WWU receives another national recognition for community service

WWU receives classification as Carnegie Community Engaged University

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