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Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) L. Pauline Rankin is Carleton University’s chief academic and budget officer.

The Provost is responsible for academic and strategic planning, and for fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation for students, faculty and staff. The Provost represents Carleton academics externally and is responsible for ensuring that Carleton is competitive in Canada and an academic leader across the world.

Strategies and Plans

Congratulations to the 2026 Student EDI Research Award Recipients

Carleton has awarded two students funding to support summer research projects related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Established in 2021, the Student EDI Research …

InspirED Symposium Explores Relationship-Rich Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning Services hosted a one-day symposium on April 28 showcasing the transformative power of “relationship-rich education” — an innovative approach to student development …

CityStudio Ottawa HUBBUB 2026

On May 1, Carleton students, staff and faculty joined Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe and other city employees at the University of Ottawa’s Innova space for …

Strategies and Plans

Strategic Integrated Plan

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan

Kinàmàgawin (Learning Together) Report

Messages sent from the Provost to teaching staff are listed on the Provost’s Intranet site, along with an archive of the Provost’s monthly newsletter. Career resources for the faculty, instructors and librarians are available on the Deputy Provost’s Intranet site.