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UTSA, Vice Provost
for Academic and Faculty Support

Jesse T. Zapata
Interim VP for Academic and Faculty Support
Vice Provost for UTSA Downtown


Mission Statement

This Office is dedicated to providing prompt and effective advice and service to the Office of Academic Affairs and all of its affiliates.

Goals and Objectives for Representative Responsibilities

  • Policy Issues: Our goal is to support the effective implementation of HOP academic policies that advance the University's strategic plan.
  • Faculty Hiring: Our goal is to monitor and enforce academic hiring procedures in support of the University's goal to recruit an outstanding and diverse faculty.
  • Faculty Appointments: Our goal is to oversee and safeguard the faculty appointment process.
  • Promotion and Tenure: Our goal is to protect the integrity of the promotion and tenure process.
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