Academic Deans Council

The Academic Deans Council serves as a central advisory body to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and comprises academic leadership from across the institution's six colleges. Charged with guiding MUSC's academic mission, the Council provides a collaborative forum for advancing strategic priorities in education, research, and innovation. The Council ensures a unified academic voice in institutional decision-making while promoting cross-college collaboration that strengthens MUSC's academic enterprise.

What We Do

The Academic Deans Council supports the Provost by engaging in targeted discussions on strategic planning and matters related to both their individual colleges and the university at large. This approach fosters cross-college collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Meeting regularly, the Council plays a pivotal role in ensuring that academic operations are aligned with institutional goals and responsive to the evolving landscape of health sciences education.

Membership

The Academic Deans Council includes:

Additional participants may include associate provosts, academic affairs leadership, and other leaders invited by the Provost to inform key discussions.

Why It Matters

The Academic Deans Council plays a vital role in shaping the academic direction of MUSC. As MUSC continues to lead in education, research, and patient care, the Council ensures that MUSC's academic enterprise remains innovative, collaborative, and aligned with both the needs of South Carolina and the broader health sciences community.