Episode 42 - What is a Provost?

Note: This episode was released about a week before it was announced that Dr. Gomez was appointed President of Cal State University San Bernadino. We wish her luck in her new role.

In this episode, Paul tries to demystify the role of "Provost" of a university by interviewing the Provost & VP of Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, Dr. Terri Gomez. During the conversation, Provost Gomez describes the responsibilities of a Provost, shares her experiences of being a Provost, and explains how a Provost impacts all facets of the academic side of a university. 

Organizational chart for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona: https://www.cpp.edu/academic-affairs/org-chart/index.shtml  

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Episode produced and edited by Paul Nissenson. Richard Garippo assisted with recording. 

Recorded on June 30, 2026 at Cal Poly Pomona.