University of North Texas 
Office of the Provost
Dr. Michael McPherson, UNT Provost
Broadening Recognition of Faculty Innovation and Impacts on Promotion and Tenure –
A Message from the Provost
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026
As President Keller outlined in the Strategic Plan for UNT — Look North: UNT 2030 — the university is committed to broadening recognition of faculty excellence. The goal is to align faculty success metrics with UNT’s mission and to ensure that excellence reflects a broader, more meaningful definition of impact. As an R1 institution, we must continue to value excellent scholarship. As a broad-access institution committed to student success, we must also value excellent teaching. This new initiative invites us to expand our definition and measurement of impact to also value the translation of scholarly and teaching excellence through innovations, community engagement, and entrepreneurial endeavors that improve lives at UNT, in our community, and worldwide. 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.