Welcome from the Provost
It is a pleasure for me to add my welcome to all who seek information through the Web page of the Provost's Office of Taylor University.
For over 160 years Taylor University has offered a distinctive higher education program of Christian liberal arts and professional education led by competent and distinguished faculty who believe all truth has its source in God. Students at Taylor find an enriched learning community of scholarship and faith that challenges and fosters their spiritual, academic, social, vocational and physical development.
What does it mean to "love God with all your mind"? (Matthew 22:37)
At Taylor, we believe that scholarship is an active response to God's call for us to be disciples of Christ. Student learning is at the center of all we do. The Taylor experience has been intentionally designed to maximize students' learning in every dimension of campus life, from classrooms to clubs, and from residence halls to intramural sports.
Associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees are offered in a wide variety of disciplines to support the vocational calling of all students. All academic programs at Taylor are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and other professional organizations.
If you are a prospective student considering Taylor University, I hope you will find the information that will help you in your search for a college where you can be prepared to fulfill your calling.
Sincerely,
Stephen S. Bedi, Ed.D
Provost
Dr. Steve Bedi
The Provost serves as the chief academic, program and planning officer of the university and chief operating officer of the Upland campus. Reporting to the President, this position has overall responsibility for administering the institution's undergraduate and graduate-level educational programs, policies and personnel, and assumes CEO responsibilities in the absence of the President. The President may delegate authority to the Provost to administer a variety of routine University activities as well as unique assignments of a special nature.
Directly reporting to the Provost are the dean of the School of Liberal Arts, dean of the School of Natural Sciences, dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies, associate provost and dean of international studies, the dean of student development, the associate vice president for information technology, the athletic director, the institutional research analyst and the administrative assistant to the provost.
The Provost is expected to keep the University mission, purposes, core values, statement of faith, and Life Together Covenant at the center of the academic and student affairs programs and ensure their integration into all aspects of Taylor's living and learning covenant community.
Since coming to Taylor University in 1991, Dr. Bedi has served as associate dean of education and director of the teacher education program, associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of the Upland campus, vice president for administration and planning, and beginning in June 2003, as provost of the University.
Prior to joining the Taylor community, Dr. Bedi was employed by the Montgomery County Schools in Maryland for 26 years as elementary school teacher, science specialist, assistant principal and principal. During that period, he also was a faculty member at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University. In 1980-81, Dr. Bedi directed a national Head Start Education Skills Experimental Project in Washington, DC. A 1965 graduate of Taylor, Dr. Bedi holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Maryland (1970) and a Doctor of Education degree from George Washington University (1982).
Steve and his wife, Phyllis have two daughters, Sheri (Meleski), Colorado Springs, Colorado and Lori (Holtmann), Athens, Ohio. They also have three active grandsons.
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