2008 Woodie Awards
'Provost' added to VP's title
Krystel Pakitsos
Issue date: 6/12/08 Section: Front Page
Steve Scott has been the vice president for academic affairs at PSU since June 2006, but in the upcoming fall semester, his job title will undergo a small transformation.
Like many other universities have already done, Scott will have "Provost" added to his current title of vice president for academic affairs.
"Conversations about this change have arisen several times over the past few years, but President Bryant, who ultimately made the decision, felt like now was the right time to update my title," Scott said. "He informed me of the change this past week."
Scott says that although his name has changed, his position at PSU will remain the same.
"This change is more about the university and the central role academics play than it is about me," Scott said. "At the same time, I do appreciate having my title updated to reflect the scope of my leadership role."
The new title highlights the additional responsibilities that Scott has acquired over the past two years, such as leading campus-wide planning efforts, directing the regents' accountability processes and overseeing institutional accreditation activities.
"My responsibilities involve overseeing all of the academic programs at the university," Scott said. "In addition, I also have responsibility for the library, admissions, financial assistance, registrar, and international programs. As you can imagine, that involves a lot of people and a wide range of issues to be confronted on a daily basis."
And these people, Scott says, are the most important aspect of his job.
"Even though this role encompasses things like curriculum, campus policies, copyright issues, books, electronic media, instructional technology, classrooms, equipment, vehicles, and the list goes on and on, most of my day involves working with faculty and other administrators," Scott said. "It's really all about people."
Scott explained that he works as something of an advocate for faculty members.
"There is nothing easy about being a faculty member. It's hard work," Scott said. "It also takes a lot of effort and energy to create the right environment and climate for successful teaching and research to occur."
Before becoming the vice president of academic affairs, Scott worked as the dean of the College of Education for seven years. Since then, Scott says he has taken pleasure in his position and will continue to do so as provost vice president of academic affairs.
"I enjoy the job tremendously and deeply care about Pittsburg State," said Scott.
Like many other universities have already done, Scott will have "Provost" added to his current title of vice president for academic affairs.
"Conversations about this change have arisen several times over the past few years, but President Bryant, who ultimately made the decision, felt like now was the right time to update my title," Scott said. "He informed me of the change this past week."
Scott says that although his name has changed, his position at PSU will remain the same.
"This change is more about the university and the central role academics play than it is about me," Scott said. "At the same time, I do appreciate having my title updated to reflect the scope of my leadership role."
The new title highlights the additional responsibilities that Scott has acquired over the past two years, such as leading campus-wide planning efforts, directing the regents' accountability processes and overseeing institutional accreditation activities.
"My responsibilities involve overseeing all of the academic programs at the university," Scott said. "In addition, I also have responsibility for the library, admissions, financial assistance, registrar, and international programs. As you can imagine, that involves a lot of people and a wide range of issues to be confronted on a daily basis."
And these people, Scott says, are the most important aspect of his job.
"Even though this role encompasses things like curriculum, campus policies, copyright issues, books, electronic media, instructional technology, classrooms, equipment, vehicles, and the list goes on and on, most of my day involves working with faculty and other administrators," Scott said. "It's really all about people."
Scott explained that he works as something of an advocate for faculty members.
"There is nothing easy about being a faculty member. It's hard work," Scott said. "It also takes a lot of effort and energy to create the right environment and climate for successful teaching and research to occur."
Before becoming the vice president of academic affairs, Scott worked as the dean of the College of Education for seven years. Since then, Scott says he has taken pleasure in his position and will continue to do so as provost vice president of academic affairs.
"I enjoy the job tremendously and deeply care about Pittsburg State," said Scott.
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