Other University Academic Offices
- Jeffrey Stoddard
Innovative Education
Innovative Education (InEd) meets the needs of learners any time and any place through innovative
distance learning, summer, intersession, continuing education, workforce development, lifelong
learning and pre-college programs. InEd contributes to student success by collaborating with faculty
and academic administrators on all campuses to design and develop engaging student-centered online
programs, courses and digital content, and innovative classrooms that enhance student collaboration and
learning, no matter the physical location. InEd strengthens the quality and breadth of USF’s educational
offerings by providing a variety of academic support services, including online teaching workshops and
certifications, one-on-one consultation and instructional technology support, as well as market research,
recruitment marketing, financial modeling and program development and support. InEd aligns with the
goals stated in the USF Strategic Plan, including the desire to meet strategic enrollment targets, improve
the university’s degree completion rate, and develop and nurture public-private partnerships designed to
generate new revenue and ensure institutional financial security.
Office of Student Success
Student Success, under the leadership of the vice president for Student Success, is comprised of
Admissions; Community Development & Student Engagement; Community Engagement & Career
Readiness; Enrollment, Planning & Management; Health & Wellness; Resource Management &
Development; Strategic Initiatives; Undergraduate Studies; and Student Success programs and initiatives.
As an integral part of the academic mission of the USF, Student Success provides students with academic
support and out of classroom opportunities that will prepare them for leadership, service, involvement,
and work in a global society. Student Success collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to optimize
student learning and success by creating programs and innovative experiences in and beyond the
classroom. The Office of the Vice President for Student Success and other Student Success leaders play
an integral role in creating a safe, healthy, diverse, and inclusive campus environment that facilitates
student learning, academic and co-curricular engagement, and discovery.
Undergraduate Studies
The dean of Undergraduate Studies (UGS) has overall responsibility to enhance the quality of the
learning experience in undergraduate programs across all colleges and campuses of the university.
The dean reports to the vice president for Student Success and is committed to serving the needs
of all undergraduate students including those with non-traditional and diverse backgrounds.
Undergraduate Studies collaborates with faculty to establish and administer academic policies, assist
with undergraduate curriculum development and review, and support proposals for new and revised
programs and courses. The dean supervises several units and undergraduate academic programs that are
not the purview of a single school or college including the Air Force, Army, and Naval ROTC programs;
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS); the Bachelor of General Studies (GBS); and Exploratory
College Majors (ECM). UGS coordinates several Councils that work directly with the academic colleges
and faculty in the development, review, and enhancement of undergraduate programs: http://www.usf.edu/undergrad/about-us/councils.aspx
Office of Graduate Studies
The dean of the Office of Graduate Studies reports directly to the provost and executive vice president,
but works closely with the leadership at USF Health, college deans, branch campus administrators, and
graduate coordinators. The primary responsibilities of this position are to coordinate graduate policies
and programs among all USF colleges and campuses, and to provide strong advocacy for the importance
of graduate education, especially at a research intensive university.
INTO USF
INTO provides a variety of academic Pathway and English language courses to help international students
adapt to the educational, social and cultural norms and progress on to undergraduate and graduate
programs at leading universities in North America, the United Kingdom and China. Each INTO Center
is managed by a joint venture management board where INTO and the partner university are equal
shareholders. The INTO USF Center opened in 2010 and is the tenth partnership developed by INTO. A
variety of programs are offered, including both undergraduate and graduate Pathway programs – a one
or two semester course of study designed to ease an international student’s transition to a new country,
improve English skills, and introduce courses required for their intended major.
USF Libraries
The USF Libraries provide information resources, services, and collections to advance USF’s teaching,
learning and research missions across all three campuses and USF Health. The USF Libraries are
dedicated to student academic success; innovative delivery of collections and services; and strategic
partnerships and engagement. Collectively, the USF Libraries hold more than 2.3 million print volumes and
an extensive collection of serials and online resources, as well as Special Collections.
As a result of USF’s consolidation in July 2020, faculty and students on any campus can expect the
same high-quality research support regardless of their home campus. Our extensive collection of online
resources continues to be accessible to faculty and currently-enrolled students from any location with
Internet access; physical collections can be directly accessed onsite or requested via interlibrary loan.
Faculty or students who wish to contact or visit a specific campus library location are invited to visit:
USF World
USF World serves as the university’s gateway for global engagement. The unit is led by a vice president
who reports directly to the provost and executive vice president. The leadership of USF World works
closely with a diverse community of stakeholders including USF Health, college deans, Graduate Studies,
Student Success, Innovative Education, and USF Information Technology. USF World links faculty,
students, and staff with resources to promote and support international scholarship and global activities,
including: support for international students and visiting scholars, education abroad programming, virtual
global academic experiences, the management of international partnerships, programs that promote
international research collaboration – including a dedicated Fulbright faculty advisor, Peace Corps
programming for graduate and undergraduate students, international travel risk and security services,
international alumni outreach and development, and the INTO USF Center for Academic English and
Pathway Programs. Every faculty member has a profile within the USF Global Discovery Hub. The Hub is a
nationally recognized interactive database featuring USF’s global footprint including current international
partnerships, faculty activities and expertise, and student mobility. USF World has offices on each campus
and is ready to support your international endeavors.