Office of the Provost
As the chief academic officer of Pepperdine University, the provost is responsible
for the administration, coordination, and development of all academic activities and
functions of the University. The provost works with the deans of Pepperdine's undergraduate
college and graduate schools on all issues related to effective planning and management
of the University's academic resources. The provost also oversees critical University
departments each supporting student and faculty academic endeavors, including the
Center for Faith and Learning, Information Technology, the Institute for Entertainment,
Media, and Sports, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Office of the Registrar
and OneStop, the Office of Student Accessibility, and the Office of Research, Grants,
and Foundation Relations, Student Affairs, and University Libraries.
Provost Jay Brewster
Jay Brewster began his term as Pepperdine's provost and chief academic officer on August 1, 2021. Brewster is a dedicated teacher, mentor, and nationally recognized scientist and scholar. He has supported more than 100 undergraduate researchers in Pepperdine programs including the National Science Foundation-funded Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology program, which he directed for several years.
Vice and Associate Provosts
Interim Vice Provost
Senior Associate Provost
Associate Provost