Academic Affairs

Empowering Scholars, Advancing Education

The Office of the Provost oversees all aspects of academic and scholarly life at Western New England University, ensuring that we maintain a vibrant, innovative, and thriving learning environment.

Our programs and faculty are recognized nationally and internationally, benefitting from the rich interaction between the four colleges and law school. WNE’s faculty are active in research, experiential learning, entrepreneurship, mentoring, and innovative teaching, and are constantly seeking to break new ground and incorporate emerging fields and technology in our academic programming.

A Western New England University education, centered on teaching excellence, prepares our students for a rapidly changing world, helping them discover their distinctive talents and powers.

About Academic Affairs

Faculty Grants

Fueling innovation and groundbreaking research, our Faculty Grants program offers a gateway for faculty members to explore new frontiers and make transformative discoveries. Discover how these grants empower our academics to push boundaries and make a lasting impact on their fields of expertise.

Faculty Grants

Faculty News

Stay informed about the remarkable accomplishments and exciting endeavors of our faculty community with our Faculty News. From cutting-edge discoveries to impactful community initiatives, delve into the inspiring stories that highlight their profound impact within and beyond the university walls.

Faculty News

Faculty Governance

At the heart of our university's shared governance lies the dedicated Faculty Governance body—a collective voice driving curricular innovation and fostering collaboration. Learn how our faculty members actively engage in shared governance, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive academic environment.

Faculty Governance

University Catalog

This academic guide can be used to look up courses and requirements, explore degree programs, and discover academic passions. From freshmen seeking to chart their first steps in higher education to seasoned scholars pursuing advanced degrees, our Academic Guide caters to learners at every stage of their academic voyage. Whether you're seeking to broaden your horizons through interdisciplinary studies or gain specialized expertise in a particular field, the guide empowers you to tailor your academic experience to reflect your unique passions and ambitions.

View the 2024-25 Academic Catalog Previous Course Catalogs

Undergraduate Advising

For faculty seeking to guide students through their academic journey, the "Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students" page serves as a comprehensive resource. It details the pivotal role faculty advisors play in a student's educational experience at WNE, emphasizing personalized advising within their major and college.

This link aims to streamline faculty support in navigating academic advising processes, ultimately enhancing student success.

Undergraduate Advising

Center for Teaching and Learning

Through workshops, faculty presentation, and consultation, the Center serves as a repository for teaching related information and gives students access to faculty who are well trained to be excellent in and out of the classroom.

Founded in 2011, the Center continues to build and develop programs focused on teaching and teaching related activities.

Center for Teaching and Learning

University Provost Provost

Get to Know Dr. Toyoda

Dr. Maria Toyoda has learned that carving out a path—whether academic, personal, or professional—isn’t always a straightforward effort. It is the twists and turns along the way that lead you to where you are meant to be; and in her case, right to the WNE campus.

Download the Provost's C/V

Contact the Office

The most direct to get into contact with our office is to email provost.office@wne.edu. We can help answer your questions or point you in the right direction.

Provost Engagement Requests
Please email the office to invite Provost Toyoda to participate in your event or function and you will be notified as to whether the Provost will be available to attend or participate.

Vice Provost Celovsky

Lisa Celovsky is responsible for implementing the university’s academic strategic vision and supporting faculty excellence. She oversees the Division of Student Success and honors programs, is a member of the Deans’ Council, and collaborates with the University Senate and Undergraduate Programs Committee on matters of policy and curricula.

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