Administrative responsibilities for the academic programs at Valparaiso University reside in the Office of the Provost. Dr. Mark R. Schwehn is provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. 

The provost serves in a position similar to that of a chief operating officer in the corporate setting and functions as the chief executive officer in the absence of the president. In addition to providing leadership for academic programs, the provost has oversight for the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Vice President for Enrollment, the Chapel and Church Vocations, and The Cresset.

The major academic units at Valparaiso University are:

• College of Arts and Sciences – Dr. Jon T. Kilpinen, dean
• College of Business Administration – Dr. Thomas Boyt, dean
• College of Engineering – Dr. Kraig Olejniczak, dean
• College of Nursing – Dr. Janet Brown, dean
• Christ College (the honors college) – Dr. Mel Piehl, dean
• School of Law – Jay Conison, dean
• Graduate School and Continuing Education – Dr. David Rowland, dean

Also part of the administrative structure of the Office of the Provost and playing significant roles in the academic environment on campus are:

Associate Provost Dr. Renu Juneja
Areas of Responsibility:

• Diversity & Inclusion Programs
• International Progams - Moninder (Holly) Singh and Julie Maddox, directors
• Student Support Services
• Disability Support Services - Sherry DeMik, director
• Library Services - Richard AmRhein, dean
• VUCA/Brauer Museum of Art - Gregg Hertzlieb, director
• Institutional Research and Assessment - Greg Stinson, director
• Board Support

Associate Provost Dr. David L. Rowland
Areas of Responsibility:

• Graduate School
• Continuing & Professional Education
• Evening Division & Special Degree Programs
• Online Education
• Satellite Programs
• Information Technology - Mike Tucker, chief information officer
• K-8 Partnerships
• High School Partnerships

Assistant Provost Dr. David M. Owens
Areas of Responsibility:

• Faculty Affairs
• Experiential & Service Learning
• Student Advising
• Core Curriculum Oversight
• Sponsored & Undergraduate Research
• Teaching Resource Center - Cynthia Rutz, director