The President of the University charges the Provost with:
- Academic quality and student success
- Ensuring positive learning and working environments
- Development and implementation of Academic Affairs strategic plan in alignment with Blueprint for Success 2021-2028
- Institutional accreditation and accountability
- Recruiting and maintaining a top-quality faculty
- Managing academic appointments, tenure, and promotion
- Leading the university’s internationalization efforts
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Zeynep Hansen assumed the role of interim provost in July 2025. Dr. Hansen has served as vice provost for academic planning and institutional effectiveness since 2019. In her role as vice provost, she has served as a liaison with the Idaho State Board of Education and accreditation liaison officer with the Northwest Commission on Universities and Colleges.
She joined Boise State in 2007 and has previously served as an associate dean in the College of Business and Economics, chair of the Department of Economics, a professor of economics, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Dr. Hansen earned a Bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Boise State, a Master’s and a Ph.D. in economics from University of Arizona.
Academic Affairs Recognition Reception
The Academic Affairs Recognition Reception is an annual event hosted by the Office of the Provost to recognize faculty achievements. Visit the event page for more information, and to view honorees from past events.