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Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass

Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass stepped into the role of Acting Provost and Vice-President, Academic of the University of the Fraser Valley in July 2025.

The Provost and Vice-President, Academic plays a pivotal role at UFV, taking responsibility for the development of excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. In addition to the traditional roles of the Vice-President Academic, the Provost is responsible for integrated planning and operational coordination at UFV, to ensure educational and research programs, faculty and staff recruitment, career development, support services, policies, practices, standards, and resource allocations are aligned with the university's values, vision and prioritized goals.

As the senior Vice-President, the Provost works closely with the President to provide leadership and direction to other members of the university's senior team, including other Vice-Presidents, the Chief Financial Officer, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, and Directors.