The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is a key member of the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, supporting the academic mission of Texas A&M University through leadership, strategic planning, and oversight of initiatives that strengthen teaching, learning, institutional effectiveness, and student success across all colleges and schools.
The Office of the Provost, under the leadership of Alan Sams, Provost and Executive Vice President, provides academic leadership, strategic planning and budgeting, manages faculty affairs, drives research and innovation, programs for student success and academic policies and facilitates collaboration and partnerships - delivering on the educational mission of the university
With over 130 programs of study, the College of Arts and Sciences offers degrees that set our graduates apart. Armed with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, students in every major will be prepared for a changing world and the demanding and impactful careers ahead.
Mays educates nearly 6,300 students in accounting, finance, information systems and operations management, management and marketing. The school consistently ranks among the top public business schools in the country for its programs and research.