The Art/Arc of Being Provost

November 2, 2025

This session presents a moderated conversation between two experienced provosts who will talk about their evolution as they journey through the role of chief academic officer. They will discuss the ways in which they have grown into the role and evolved with experience. They will also share lessons they have learned along the way. Audience members will have an opportunity to add some of their own lessons.

Alan Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Marian University of Fond du Lac (WI)
Debora Johnson-Ross, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Wartburg College (IA)
Paula O’Loughlin, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Augsburg University (MN)
Chair: Wendy Sherman Heckler, Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs Division, Otterbein University (OH)