Dr. Bryan Depoy
Provost The College is excited to announce that Dr. Bryan DePoy is now serving as provost. The change in title recognizes the comprehensive nature of his responsibilities, including providing leadership for institutional planning, quality initiatives, student affairs, accreditation and operational matters for the institution.
closely with the president in setting the overall academic priorities of the institution and ensuring those priorities are, as reasonably as possible, accounted for in all the institutional structures. This is a “game-changer” because it’s a declaration and affirmation that academics should remain at the forefront of all our decision-making.
“The new role better captures his strengths in leadership. In addition, this position has more oversight regarding internal matters. Working closely with me, he will assist in achieving the College’s strategic objectives. As provost, he will also provide oversight and leadership regarding more wide-ranging matters related to student and institutional success,” said College President, Brian Posler.
What does it mean to you to be the Provost of LEC?
It reminds me of the profound and solemn responsibility I have to do everything within my capacity to ensure Lake Erie College thrives, remains relevant, and provides a high-quality education for all our students. While I’ve taken every position in my nearly 30-year career very, very seriously, serving as provost means that I need to weigh We sat down with Dr. DePoy to find out what this each decision carefully in the light that anything I do position means to him as well as the future of the College. will influence our progress. It’s somewhat intimidating, actually, but I’m honored to serve the institution at this The role of provost is new at LEC. How is this particular time on its journey.
a game-changer?
Yes, the role is relatively new, at least considering the current and recent leadership structure. The provost is the chief academic officer and has responsibility for guiding and leading the academic division and collaborating very
What is your academic vision for the College?
This may sound like I’m taking the “easy way out,” but that’s not the case. My academic vision IS the mission and vision of Lake Erie College. I led the strategic planning
