Office of the Provost
Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Welcome to the Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Xavier University. We support academic excellence in the service of Xavier's Jesuit Catholic educational mission, so that Xavier students become people of learning and reflection, integrity and achievement, in solidarity for and with others. We work with the deans and faculty in our colleges to offer high quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and certificates, including our distinctive undergraduate Core Curriculum. We provide resources, infrastructure, and services to faculty and staff as they teach, create, and innovate. Wherever students learn, from the McDonald Library at the heart of campus to immersive learning in our community and around the globe, the Office of the Provost fosters inclusive excellence and the development of the whole person.
See how we put the Gifts of Our Ignatian Heritage into practice
Rachel Chrastil, PhD
Rachel Chrastil, PhD, serves as Xavier’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer in support of Xavier’s educational mission.
300 Schmidt Hall
chrastilr@xavier.edu
513-745-3838
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Academics at Xavier
Xavier offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs in four colleges. The proposed College of Medicine will welcome its inaugural class in 2027.
Academic Leadership
At Xavier, academic leadership is defined by a commitment to excellence and the holistic development of students. The University's academic leadership teams share a collective vision of fostering a transformative learning environment.
Resources for Faculty
The Faculty Handbook and Faculty Constitution are crucial documents at Xavier. The Nexus Site for the Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer includes information on Rank and Tenure, Assessment, Faculty Qualifications, and the curriculum process for courses and programs (Xavier login required).
Shared Governance
Xavier University is committed to shared governance through a variety of standing Academic and University Committees including the Faculty Committee, Staff Advisory Committee, Core Curriculum Committee, University Rank and Tenure Committee, and many more.