Office of Academic Affairs

Education Meets Innovation and Tradition Ignites Ambition

The Office of Academic Affairs at the University of North Alabama supports the academic mission of the University by helping create an educational experience that challenges, supports, and prepares students to reach their fullest potential.

Led by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the division supports academic programs, faculty excellence, curriculum development, accreditation, assessment, student resources, and the academic policies and processes that help UNA deliver a high-quality educational experience.

A Message from Academic Affairs

At UNA, students discover a campus alive with diverse thoughts and activities, where individual growth is a priority. Academic offerings span a wide range of disciplines, from the arts and humanities to the sciences and engineering, and faculty are both leaders in their fields and passionate educators committed to quality instruction.

Beyond the classroom, UNA encourages personal development, leadership, global engagement, research, community service, and student involvement. Academic Affairs supports students as they explore programs of study, connect with faculty and staff, and begin their journey of discovery and learning.

Academic Affairs Resources

Academic Affairs connects students, faculty, and staff with important academic resources and offices across the University.

Resources may include:

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Academic Affairs Annual Report
Academic Calendar
Academic Centers
Accreditation
Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness
Associate Degree Programs
Colleges
Curriculum
Emeriti
Faculty Resources
Graduate Council
New Faculty Orientation
Profiles In Excellence
LSAMP
Provost Attendance Form
Student Resources
TRIO
Majors
SACSCOC Road Show at UNA
IRB Chair Application

Curriculum

Academic units can propose new courses, programs, certificates, micro-credentials, minors, or new elements within existing programs, such as options or concentrations. Curriculum resources provide instructions for different types of curricular additions, including the approvals required and an approximate timeline for the approval process.

Once proposals are submitted in Courseleaf, progress can be monitored through Courseleaf workflow. Curriculum-related guidance may include approval requirements for:

Courses
Degree Programs
Certificates and Micro-Credentials
Options and Concentrations
Minors

Approval steps may include Courseleaf submission, ACHE forms, Registrar approval, SACSCOC Liaison review, department chair review, college curriculum committee review, dean review, Council of Academic Deans review, Faculty Digest comment period, University Curriculum Committee or Graduate Council review, Board of Trustees approval or notification, and ACHE/SACSCOC approval or notification when required.

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Profiles In Excellence

Profiles In Excellence highlights academic excellence across the University of North Alabama. The archive provides access to annual Profiles In Excellence publications that celebrate the work, achievements, and impact of the UNA academic community.

Available Profiles In Excellence publications include:

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2025 Profiles In Excellence

2024 Profiles In Excellence

2023 Profiles In Excellence

2022 Profiles In Excellence

2021 Profiles In Excellence

2020 Profiles In Excellence

2019 Profiles In Excellence

2018 Profiles In Excellence

2017 Profiles In Excellence

2016 Profiles In Excellence

2015 Profiles In Excellence

2014 Profiles In Excellence

2013 Profiles In Excellence

2012 Profiles In Excellence

2011 Profiles In Excellence

2010 Profiles In Excellence

Contact Information

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
601 Cramer Way, Room 214
256-765-4258

Brien N. Smith, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
provost@una.edu

Ms. Sydney L. Seals
Executive Assistant to the Provost
sseals@una.edu

Ms. Kristy Lisko
Associate Director for Academic Affairs
klgarcia@una.edu

Ms. Reneé P. Vandiver
Academic Affairs Policy Consultant
rpvandiver@una.edu