About the Vice Provost

Dean Lacy is Professor of Government, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Director of the Program in Politics & Law.

Dean’s research focuses on American and comparative politics, particularly elections, public opinion, and lawmaking. He has published articles on economic sanctions in international relations, third party candidates in elections, economic voting, referendums and initiatives, and divided government. His current research includes projects on complexity in public opinion and the relationship between federal spending and elections. Most of Dean’s work is based on experiments, quantitative methods, survey research, or game theory.

Meet Dean Lacy

Meet Dean Lacy

About the Office

The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs coordinates university-wide faculty programs and initiatives, such as the Councils of the General Faculty, the Academic Clusters Initiative, and various Fellowship Programs, working with key stakeholders to enhance educational facilities and support faculty scholars. The Vice Provost actively engages with external organizations, including the New England Network on Faculty Affairs (NENFA), the Ivy+ Faculty Advancement Network (FAN), and the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), demonstrating Dartmouth's commitment to staying informed about best practices and trends.

In spearheading faculty development programs for career and leadership opportunities, the Vice Provost encourages and coordinates nominations for faculty awards, showcasing a commitment to recognizing and celebrating faculty achievements. Collaborating with deans and relevant offices, the Vice Provost facilitates positive outcomes, maintains policy coherence, and contributes to fostering a cohesive faculty community. They chair committees, represent the Provost on faculty matters, and actively support Dartmouth's commitment to dual-career recruitment for faculty.

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Kristen Rhodes
Administrative Coordinator

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