Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor

Welcome to the

Executive Vice Chancellor's Office

The Executive Vice Chancellor is the university’s Chief Academic Officer and is the responsible authority in the absence of the Chancellor.

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor is charged with the mission of achieving excellence across the institution through oversight of undergraduate teaching and learning; graduate mentoring; enrollment management; education abroad; faculty development; global outreach; libraries; promotion and tenure; resource allocation; strategic planning; student life; and by developing innovative academic initiatives that will be recognized as unique signature strengths.

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Colleges, Divisions, and Programs

Katherine Ankerson

Executive Vice Chancellor

As Executive Vice Chancellor, Katherine Ankerson leads and directs the university’s academic enterprise

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Academic Colleges

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources formally reports to the Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, but works collaboratively with the Executive Vice Chancellor.

Undergraduate Education

Through our undergraduate programs, we provide students a foundational understanding of a broad range of disciplines and the resources and support they need to enhance their academic experience and succeed.

Signature Programs

Graduate Education

By providing expertise, resources, accountability and advocacy focused on ever-higher standards of intellectual and professional performance, we facilitate the development of high-achieving graduate students.

Signature Programs

Faculty Affairs

Our faculty are critical to the success of the university. We strive to facilitate long and successful careers for our faculty by providing support and resources for ongoing professional development.

Programs and Resources

Enrollment Management

We go beyond the numbers to support individual students in pursuit of their personal goals. Through growth strategies that enhance the university's enrollment, academic profile, and diversity, we endeavor not just to prepare students for graduation, but to make an impact in the world.

Signature Programs

Global Affairs

By coordinating and supporting global activities including study, research, teaching, and outreach throughout the campus and abroad, we advance our university's international engagement.

Global Nebraska

Signature Programs

Student Life

We provide inclusive living, involvement and learning experiences that inspire students. Our vibrant campus life, world-class facilities and dedicated mentors help each Husker become who they aspire to be and do what they love.

Student Life