Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs at William & Mary serves as the central hub for supporting and coordinating the university’s academic mission. Through strategic guidance, policy development, and cross-campus collaboration, the office ensures the integrity, innovation, and effectiveness of academic programs.

In partnership with faculty, schools, and university leadership, Academic Affairs helps shape the academic experience, aligning initiatives with institutional goals.

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Senior Vice Provost David Yalof

David A. Yalof is the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at William & Mary, where he plays a central role in shaping the university’s academic direction. As the chief advisor to the Provost on academic matters, he provides leadership in curriculum development, academic program planning, and institutional compliance. He works closely with university leadership, academic schools, and the Faculty Assembly to support William & Mary’s strategic goals, including those outlined in the Vision 2026 plan.

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Academic Affairs at William & Mary ensures the seamless execution and support of academic services and organizations supporting the university's education, research and public service mission.

Academic Common Marketplace

Enables students to pursue out-of-state college degrees at in-state tuition rates for specific degree programs through agreements between states, colleges, and universities.
Graduate Center

Partners with other offices on campus to offer many types of programs, including professional development events and writing support to help students develop specific skills and excel academically and professionally.
Institutional Accreditation & Effectiveness

A division of the Provost's Office that oversees W&M’s accreditation, approvals by SCHEV, and institutional assessment and evaluation processes. They also ensure compliance with federal and state academic regulations.

Data Trends

The provost's office provides information on data trends in student enrollment and faculty data. This information is updated annually to help observe changes and inform decision-making. In addition to the data presented, faculty may access the William & Mary data self-service tool, Qlik, to explore the university's available data.

In Spring 2023, Professor Dana Willner's DATA 303, Data Visualization students used their data science skills to further illustrate the Student Enrollment Trends data through a series of visual data stories.

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Academic Initiatives

Academic Affairs supports the provost in various strategic areas that contribute to the university's academic mission. By engaging with faculty, staff, students and other partners, Academic Affairs explores ideas to inform the insight necessary to develop these initiatives and enhance the William & Mary experience. The following are some of the efforts that are currently being developed:

Collaborative Partners

AidData

A research lab based at W&M’s Global Research Institute. AidData equips policymakers and practitioners with better evidence to improve how sustainable development investments are targeted, monitored, and evaluated.
Cybersecurity Center

Facilitates innovation in research and cross-unit curriculum, teaching, and programming related to cybersecurity at W&M.
Entrepreneurship Hub

Educates, inspires, and supports people in developing and applying entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. We view entrepreneurship through the wider lens of entrepreneurial thinking — a highly versatile set of skills and mindset necessary to solve problems.
Global Research Institute

A multidisciplinary hub that brings together academics, practitioners, staff, and students to tackle contemporary global issues.
Institute for Integrative Conservation

At the forefront of transformational research and education aimed at solving critical conservation issues that impact global biodiversity.
Whole of Government Center of Excellence

A national security hub for the university that trains and educates a new generation of future leaders who have hands-on, practical experience working across different organizational cultures.
William & Mary Washington Center

Partners with faculty from departments and schools across the university to offer high-impact learning experiences for students in all majors. Among the diverse topics offered are government, policy, culture, business, education, and more.

Academic Common Marketplace

The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) program that enables students to pursue out-of-state college degrees at in-state tuition rates for specific degree programs through agreements between states, colleges, and universities. Additional information about the ACM is available on the SREB website.

At present, William & Mary participates in the ACM only for the Master's and PhD programs in American Studies. If you have questions about William & Mary's participation in the ACM, please contact Rena Delfico at [[rdelfico]] or 757-221-2281.

Contact Us

Academic Affairs is located on the second floor of Blow Memorial Hall, Suite 208-214.