University of North Texas 
Office of the Provost
Dr. Michael McPherson, UNT Provost
Update on Flipped Courses and Hybrid Learning – A Message from the Provost
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
As President Keller shared in his message to the UNT community last week, we are undertaking a broad effort to adopt a flipped classroom/hybrid learning model to ensure every UNT student has a small, high-impact class experience even in our largest courses.
This initiative is a cornerstone of our updated curriculum strategy, aimed at significantly improving first-year retention and student success. We will offer approximately 40 new flipped courses this fall and continue to grow our catalog for Spring 2027 and beyond, building on the existing work and expertise of UNT faculty. Read more
Welcome to the Provost's Office
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for
UNT's academic mission, including teaching and service. The provost's office provides
leadership in the development and supervision of the university's academic programs
and curriculum in conjunction with the deans and faculty representatives. Additionally,
the provost's office collaborates with the Division of Research and Innovation in
promoting faculty and student scholarship.