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Tufts as a Resilient Learning Institution

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About Cigdem Talgar

Vice Provost for Education

Contact us: ovp.education@tufts.edu

The Office of the Vice Provost for Education, created in 2022, is responsible for Tufts’ institution-wide educational vision, which builds on and synthesizes the strengths of the individual schools and colleges. Tufts’ educational vision emphasizes Tufts’ distinctive expertise that lies at the intersection of its diverse schools and colleges and highlights the unique constellation of academic strengths and capabilities across the institution, furthering Tufts' reputation as a leader in higher education.

The charge of the office spans educational innovation, global strategy, data analytics and decision support, and educational impact. See below for more details. OVPE supports learning that is interdisciplinary, experiential, and global. Our learners become and are resilient, impactful leaders and changemakers.

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Associate Vice Provost for Educational Innovation

The Associate Vice Provost for Educational Innovation and their team are pivotal contributors to advancing the University's educational vision, focusing on educational excellence, innovation, and continuous evolution across all academic levels. The AVP plays a key role in the implementation of innovative practices and programs. The AVP for Educational Innovation is an open position.

Associate Vice Provost for Data Analytics and Decision Support

The Associate Vice Provost for Data Analytics and Decision Support and their team advance the transformative use of data throughout the University.  The AVP builds a culture of data-informed decision making within Tufts through championing and collaborating with campus stakeholders. The AVP for Data Analytics and Decision Support is an open position.

Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Impact

The Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Impact advances the institution's educational vision by harnessing data, analytics, and strategic insights to inform academic programming and support the educational vision while reaching a broader population of students, enhancing access and inclusive excellence. The AVP for Educational Impact is an open position.