Vini Nathan

Dr. Vini Nathan began serving as Auburn University's interim provost and vice president for academic affairs in March 2022. Since 2011, Dr. Nathan has served as dean and McWhorter Chair of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC). She is also a tenured professor of Architecture and Interior Architecture and is a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council (DFC).

As interim provost, Dr. Nathan is the university's chief academic officer and oversees the university's tripartite mission, including providing the academic supervision of Auburn's campus. Working with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders, Dr. Nathan ensures the university maintains the highest possible scholarly activity, outreach, and teaching and learning programs. In carrying out these responsibilities, Dr. Nathan works directly with the deans of the 12 colleges, the university's shared governance groups, university administrators, student leaders, and other Provost's Office team members. In addition, Dr. Nathan provides oversight to various faculty matters, including academic issues and policies, accreditation, strategic planning, educational services and resources, research, outreach, and is responsible for the university's tenure and promotion process.