The Office of the Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives strengthens the academic experience through creative activities and scholarship with an emphasis on global diversity and experiential inquiry. Focusing on the power of exposure to the arts and humanities and appreciation of diverse cultures to shape the student experience, the office promotes the arts as a catalyst for change in our local and global communities. It connects campus and community-based programs and initiatives, extending the academic experience beyond the classroom. Through this work, the office reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students to become engaged citizens and leaders in an increasingly interconnected world, where belonging and accessibility are valued and celebrated.
Contacts
Elisa Dekaney
Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives
315.443.0768
emdekane@syr.edu
Miranda Traudt
Assistant Provost for Arts and Community Programming
315.443.3821
mstraudt@syr.edu
Lucianna Juston
Executive Assistant
315.443.0768
ljuston@syr.edu