Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Affairs: Indiana University Bloomington

Fall 2021 Restart information

With the ultimate goal of returning our campuses to normal operations, beginning with the fall 2021 semester, all Indiana University (including IUPUI) faculty, students and staff will be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated before returning to campus. This requirement is part of IU's ongoing successful response to and management of the COVID-19 pandemic on its campuses and will allow the university to lift most restrictions on masking and physical distancing. For answers to your questions regarding the requirement, how to request an exception and other information, please go to: Vaccine Requirement. For other vaccine related information, please see the vaccine FAQs site. Additionally, you can find other helpful information from IU Human Resources Covid-19 website; at the IU Care.com program website; and the accommodation request website.

A commitment to faculty success

The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs strives to create an environment where faculty at Indiana University Bloomington can flourish.

We provide a wide range of resources for faculty—from recruitment to retirement—with the aim of developing faculty careers, enhancing productivity, and cultivating academic leadership. We also define faculty rights and responsibilities on the IU Bloomington campus, and work to foster a nurturing campus climate.

Celebration of Distinguished Teaching dinner

Attendees stand and applaud at a Faculty Council meeting

Spring 2021-2022 Start of Semester

Welcome back for the start of the spring semester 2021-2022. Find vital information to assist you prepare for the upcoming semester with our Start of Semester memo.

Announcements

Initiative for the Advancement of Women Faculty

VPFAA launches Initiative for the Advancement of Women Faculty. Click here to find out more.

Meet 4 of our new faculty members

Showcasing an article by IU Bloomington Today which highlights four of our new faculty members.

Sonneborn and Provost Professors Award recipients

Congratulations to our 2021 Tracy M. Sonneborn Award recipient Pamela Braboy Jackson, and to our 2021 Provost Professor recipients: Katherine 'Kay' Connelly, Peter Finn, Pamela Braboy Jackson, Diane Reilly, and Pravina Shukla.

Mary Burgan Distinguished Service Award recipient

Congratulations to our 2021 Mary Burgan Distinguished Service Award recipient: Tim Lemper!

Herman B Wells Professorship

Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Herman B Wells Endowed Professors -- Dionne Danns and Claudia Johnson.

Employment Accommodation Requests

The VPFAA office works with faculty, student academic appointees, and other academics needing assistance with a reasonable workplace accommodation. You can request an accommodation by filling out the Confidential Accommodation Request Form (linked here). If you would like to discuss an accommodation or need assistance with a request, please email vpfaa@indiana.edu.