The Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer (OPCAO) provides administrative oversight for the schools, colleges, and academic support resources of Howard University. The Provost's network includes Howard's 12 schools and colleges, all academic research and resource centers, the student affairs division, and the Offices of Research Administration, Information Systems and Services, Enrollment Management, and Financial Aid.

The University's Strategic Framework for Action anchors all major activities implemented and supported by the OPCAO. The focal areas of SFA II include

1. strengthening academic programs and services;
2. promoting excellence in teaching and research;
3. increasing private support; and
4. enhancing national and community service.

The OPCAO has established the following targets of opportunity for institutional achievement in alignment with SFA II:

1. Increased access to and utilization of technology for students and faculty
   SFA II Goals 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 21, 30
2. Expanded linkages and partnerships to encompass local, national and international initiatives
   SFA II Goals 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 31
3. Acceleration of Howard University's research agenda
   SFA Goals 1, 2, 3, 15, 16
4. Establishment and funding of multiple endowed chairs to recognize renowned scholars, researchers and leaders
   SFA II Goals 17, 20.
   

A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert, Ph.D., ABPP
Provost and Chief Academic Officer