We are an inclusive academic community committed to excellence in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge. We advance intellectual and creative discovery through transformative learning experiences that positively impact our lives and communities.
Dr. Fletcher Linder
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
A Message from the Provost
Dear Colleagues,
Congratulations on a great start to a new academic year. I’m excited to see campus come back to life, humming with new energy and exhilaration.
Our community is growing, with nearly 5,200 new undergraduate students and over 800 new graduate students joining us since the end of Spring 2026. Every division offers elements that support and benefit students, and faculty and staff in Academic Affairs provide crucial contributions to university’s core academic mission. I’m proud of the work you do and appreciate the opportunity to work with you.
I look forward to hearing about your accomplishments throughout the year and sharing them with each week. Please send highlights and achievements for you and your colleagues by emailing provost@jmu.edu.
Have a wonderful semester.
Sincerely,
Fletcher
Have Question for the Provost?
Academic Affairs faculty and staff can email to contact the provost directly.
This is an open line of communication allowing faculty and staff to ask questions, but it is not a substitute from the crucial interactions they have with their academic unit head, department head and dean.
Students should contact AcademicQuestions@jmu.edu with questions.
