Take Interim Off Dr. Lesley Reid’s Provost Title
Take interim off of the provost title of Dr. Lesley Reid at the University of Alabama, she has been named as the next provost. Dr. Reid has held multiple leadership roles including senior associate provost for academic and administrative affairs, and associate provost for faculty affairs. She also served as interim dean of the School of Social Work from 2019 to 2021.She has been the interim provost since last November.
“Dr. Lesley Reid is a highly respected academic leader who brings to this role a deep understanding of The University of Alabama, our faculty and our academic mission,” UA President Peter J. Mohler said in a UA press release. “Throughout her time as interim provost, she has led with thoughtfulness, integrity and a strong commitment to shared governance and open communication, empowering faculty and engaging with students. I am particularly excited about her vision focused on academic mentoring and faculty leadership across UA.
“I am grateful for her leadership and look forward to continuing our work together as we advance The University of Alabama’s role as the future-ready flagship.”
The provost is the schoo's chief academic officer, member of the executive leadership team who works closely with the president and deans. The provost is a driving force behind UA academic vision and daily operational success.
“I am honored to serve The University of Alabama as provost and excited for the work ahead,” Reid said. “With President Mohler, our deans, faculty, staff and students, I look forward to building on UA’s momentum and advancing a future-focused academic mission that expands opportunity, drives discovery and strengthens our impact across Alabama and beyond.”
According to UA, Reid is a criminologist whose research centers on the characteristics of places, from neighborhoods to correctional institutions, that shape safety and risk of criminal victimization. She has secured multiple grants from the National Science Foundation and led a nearly $2 million study for the Alabama Department of Corrections. She has been cited by numerous national and international media.
Dr. Reid's selection was the result of a nationwide search.
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