OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
FIND YOUR HOME ON THE BAY
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
Welcome to the Provost’s Office at New College of Florida! We are here to support you throughout your academic journey.
At New College, our creative liberal arts curriculum emphasizes individual initiative, hands-on learning, and engagement with thought provoking questions of our time; fostering independent thinking, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.
Welcome to New College of Florida!
WE ARE ONE NCF
Through integrated faculty and academic resources, the Provost’s Office is dedicated to supporting our faculty, research, and mentorship. Explore the resources below to navigate faculty support, and common questions.
Advancing The Academic Mission
The Office of the Provost oversees a broad cross-section of academic and administrative units. In collaboration with the chancellor, the deans, and the vice provosts, the office is responsible for setting academic policies, overseeing admission and financial aid procedures, and recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of our faculty.
Dedicated Faculty
At New College, our distinguished faculty is the driving force behind our academic excellence.
The Provost’s Office is dedicated to providing the resources and support they need to thrive as scholars, mentors, and leaders.
Academic Excellence
Guided by a commitment to the highest standards of scholarship, the Provost advances New College’s academic mission.
Overseeing admissions, curriculum, budgeting, and strategic planning the Provost provides vision and leadership for every dimension of the academic enterprise.
Academic Advising
No matter what you study, the future demands both depth and knowledge and breadth of experience.
Independent Study Projects
At New College, students are individually taught and guided through deep, meaningful, and sustained mentorship.
Academics & Majors
Discover and forge paths that connect your passions and your values to your talents and professional aspirations.
Office of the Provost Team
David Rohrbacher
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Professor of Classics
Melinda Ball
Administrative Assistant to the Provost Office
Manuel Lopez
Associate Provost for Student Academic Affairs, Faculty Athletic Representative
Associate Professor of Religion and Buddhist Studies
Mariam Manzur-Leiva
Director of Teaching & Learning
Quality Matters Coordinator & Teaching Online Certificate Facilitator
David Rancourt, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President of Advancement
Executive Director, New College Foundation / Vice Provost
Deja Rowe
Director, Academic Operations and Special Projects
