Provost and
Executive Vice Chancellor
Enrique Lavernia
Welcome to the UC Davis web site, and thank you for the on-line visit! I’m Enrique Lavernia, and I have the privilege of serving as UC Davis' provost and executive vice chancellor. I moved into this position on January 1, 2009, after serving as dean of the College of Engineering since September 2002.
As provost and EVC, I am the campus’s chief academic and operating officer. In this challenging economy, my goal is to continue developing the resources necessary to maintain and further UC Davis' national and international standing in research, learning and service. This involves all aspects of our campus: the physical environment, administrative infrastructure, and academic foundation.
The heart of our university is its staff, faculty and students. I sincerely believe that the combined efforts of these groups create an optimal environment in which to work, teach and learn. A walk – or, even better, a bike ride - around campus confirms this, and I encourage you to do so. From the seasonally changing Arboretum to the construction site that will become our new Student Health Center, there are many places to check out and explore. Everywhere you look, you see evidence of the commitment and Aggie spirit that emanates from our campus community.
A future of promise and change lies ahead, and, as we move forward, I hope to hear from you, pledging to listen closely, speak honestly, and lead with both heart and mind.
Sincerely,
Enrique Lavernia
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
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Recent Communications:
06/17/09: June 2009 Budget Update (PDF) |
A Strategic Plan to Achieve Campus Aspirations