Michael Alexander

Green Bay, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Gary L. Miller has named Michael Alexander UW-Green Bay’s next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

“I am delighted Dr. Alexander will join the Phoenix community this summer as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs,” said Chancellor Gary L. Miller. “He brings extensive higher education experience and senior level leadership to the position. He is a collaborator and an innovator, both of which are critical to advancing the vision of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.”

The provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs is the university’s second highest administrative officer and senior academic officer. The provost oversees programming and leadership of the four academic colleges; the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, the Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement, the Cofrin Library, the Office of Admissions, and leads the branch campuses in Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. The provost consults with the chancellor on all aspects of the University and speaks for the University in the chancellor’s absence. Alexander will serve on the Chancellor’s Cabinet and will become the institution’s 13th provost in its 53-year history.

The search for provost began after current Provost Gregory Davis notified the university community of his decision to return to the faculty beginning in the fall 2019 semester. Chancellor Miller named a committee of faculty, staff, students and community members to recommend candidates.

Alexander’s broad scope of administrative experience in higher education, including leading more than 100 faculty and staff, responsibility for enrollment and fiscal management, along with his record of community outreach and partnerships, made him the top choice to serve as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

The new provost comes to Green Bay having served as director of the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado. He has also served as the interim director of the School of Music at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. The Grand Island, N.Y.-native lived in Wisconsin from 1995 to 2004. He earned his master’s degree at UW-Milwaukee and his doctorate at UW-Madison.

Alexander begins in his new role on July 1.

“I am honored to be joining the UW-Green Bay community,” Alexander said. “The chance to support and work for the incredible faculty, staff and students at UW-Green Bay is exciting and humbling.”