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Vice Provost for Student Success
Dean of University College
Middle Tennesee State University
Richard Sluder serves as Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of University College. He leads MTSU’s Quest for Student Success, which includes transforming advising by integrating predictive analytics, course redesign and learner support initiatives. As Dean, he oversees work with undecided students, adult degree completion, online learning, summer sessions, and academic outreach to high school students. Dr. Sluder has 22 years prior experience at the University of Central Missouri as Vice Provost, Dean and faculty.
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