Academic Affairs at Truman State University is central to providing the professional support needed for students, faculty, and staff to achieve the University’s mission — to offer an exemplary education to students, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.
In addition to overseeing curriculum, faculty hiring and promotion, and support for faculty research, Academic Affairs fosters quality academic programs that encourage students to discover connections across a wide range of endeavors. Truman’s academic community cultivates the type of practical and intellectual skills that empower students to think for themselves so they can become informed and responsible citizens.
Offices and Programs That Report to Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Office is comprised of the University’s schools and academic departments, and several other offices and programs also report to Academic Affairs:
- Assessment and Testing
- Career Center
- Center for Academic Excellence
- Center for Diversity and Inclusion
- Center for International Education
- Graduate Studies/Graduate Office
- Grants and Sponsored Programs
- Institute for Academic Outreach
- McNair Program
- Pickler Memorial Library
- Registrar’s Office
- Student Access and Disability Services
- Upward Bound