Office of the Provost

The Executive Vice President and Provost serves as the campus’ chief academic officer, and working with the President is responsible for setting the University's academic master plan, academic strategies, and priorities. The Provost oversees the deans of schools and all academic support units, campus enrollment management efforts, stewards the campus strategic plan, and manages the Academic Affairs budget.

Dr. David Starrett began serving as Executive Vice President and Provost at SUNY Fredonia in August 2021.  A plant physiologist, Dr. Starrett earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of California at Los Angeles.  He earned his B.S. in Biology from the University of Southern California and his A.A. in General Studies from El Camino College.  Dr. Starrett previously served as Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Columbia College in Missouri, and as Interim Provost at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.