Office of the Provost

Office of the Provost

Providing an extraordinary education to a vibrant and intellectually curious community requires an innovative vision and a commitment to excellence.

The Office of the Provost at Adelphi University oversees the academics that provide a life-changing learning experience for our students and supports the growth and endeavors of our faculty scholars.

Susan Dinan, PhD, was appointed interim provost in July 2025. She oversees the Office of the Provost and all aspects of Adelphi’s academic offerings. 

What we do

Celebrate Faculty Scholarship

Adelphi’s faculty is conducting groundbreaking research, producing inspiring creative work, and broadening our knowledge through scholarship and exploration. Their curiosity about the world and passion for seeking answers to its biggest questions is among our greatest assets See their Extraordinary Scholarship

Promote Academic Distinction

We advance intellectual rigor, research, creativity and community engagement across a growing portfolio of outstanding programs in four core academic areas: arts and humanities, STEM and social sciences, the business and education professions, and health and wellness. The Office of Provost’s supportive services and personalized approach are designed to promote student success. Education & Academic Support

Foster Faculty Growth

Adelphi University is committed to recruiting the best and brightest to its dynamic and diverse faculty. We provide support and mentorship to further our faculty members’ advancement as educators and scholars. Faculty Information and Resources
Adelphi students working closely with director Lee Stemkoski in the Innovation Center on campus.

Special Initiatives to Promote Student Research and Innovation

Deepen your academic pursuits through Adelphi’s programs designed to inspire you and enhance your education.

The SPARK Center—which stands for Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research and Knowledge—puts out the welcome mat for undergraduates to immerse themselves in the exciting world of research and creative work from day one. Learn what research entails and how to find a faculty mentor, connect with scholarly and creative opportunities, and get training on how to present, perform or publish your work.

Feeling innovative? Make the Innovation Center a regular destination. A home for hands-on collaboration and interdisciplinary activity, the Innovation Center, located in the Swirbul Library, lets students explore new ideas and cutting-edge technology with the guidance of expert faculty and industry professionals.

Two Adelphi students walking on campus in the spring with trees in bloom.

Adelphi’s PATH Forward: A New Vision for General Education

Adelphi University has launched a new vision for General Education requirements called PATH, which aims to build community across campus by integrating General Education into all aspects of college life.

  • Preparation for lifelong learning and meaningful career paths.
  • Awareness of self in the world.
  • Transformative experiences.
  • Hands-on learning.

The cover art of the Adelphi Academic and Creative Research Magazine:  Health = Wealth: Understanding How Better Healthcare Creates Stronger Economies

Our annual magazine dives into our faculty and students’ strong commitment to academic excellence across disciplines.

Academic and Creative Research Magazine

In our 2025 Academic & Creative Research Magazine, we probe the profound economic cost of health disparities and the financial boon that could come from healthier lifestyles. From faculty research showing that premature deaths from modifiable risk factors account for $400 billion in annual economic loss to a study demonstrating that meeting national youth sports goals could yield $80 billion in savings, it is clear that health and wealth are inextricably connected.

Beyond our cover story, dive into fascinating faculty research on topics such as using machine learning to understand how climate change affects birdsong, how practicing without helmets might make football safer, and whether facial recognition, now so ubiquitous in our lives, infringes on civil liberties. Our Faculty Arts Gallery showcases incredible art created by Adelphi faculty, from paintings and sculptures to orchestral productions and dance performances.

Scholarship and Creative Works Conference

Adelphi University held its 22nd Annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference on April 24, 2025. Our community was immersed in insightful student presentations, research and thought-provoking discussions, as well as an illuminating faculty panel and keynote address.
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University Libraries

The University Libraries are an integral part of the educational experience and an invaluable resource primarily for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, but also for the broader community. They offer an extensive range of books and other materials and services to support academic studies and enhance research.

Student working with a faculty member in a lab.

Catch Momentum

One of the three main goals of Momentum 2, Adelphi’s five-year strategic plan, is to strengthen our focus on arts and humanities, STEM and social sciences, the business and education professions, and health and wellness.

Academic Integrity at Adelphi

Academic integrity is fundamental to the pursuit of knowledge. Learn more about the policies, procedures and academic integrity expectations for members of the Adelphi University community.
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