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Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions

We advance academic excellence through strategic vision, collaborative innovation and effective implementation

About the Office

The Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions, within the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, leads the strategic planning, innovation and implementation of NC State’s educational programs. This includes both credit and non-credit offerings that support the university’s mission and advance the goals outlined in Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary.

Our Mission

The Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions (OASIS) connects vision with results. We lead academic portfolio strategies, build learner-centered education models and develop cross-unit solutions that drive institutional impact. Our work advances academic excellence and access, aligning with NC State’s “Think and Do” ethos.

What We Do

Academic Strategy: We orchestrate the strategic direction of the university’s comprehensive education portfolio. This includes leading new program creation in high-demand fields, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring alignment with UNC System policies and the Wolfpack 2030 strategic plan.

Innovation: We drive the evolution of NC State’s academic landscape by pioneering new educational models, credentialing pathways and structural frameworks. We empower academic units by facilitating access to vital resources and support, including partners like DELTA and NCSCaLE.

Solutions and Execution: We translate academic vision into tangible outcomes through robust operational leadership. We provide oversight for core academic policies, SOPs and MOUs. Our work is data-informed and closely aligned with university partners to ensure academic strategies lead to measurable and impactful results.

Who We Are

Helen Chen

Senior Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Innovation

LaTissa Davis

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Innovation

Jack Rodenfels

Director of Non-Degree Credential Program Innovation

Latasha Wade

Associate Vice Provost for Academic Planning

Unit Directors

Mark Bernhard

Vice Provost for Continuing and Lifelong Education

Chuck Flink

Howard C. and Margaret G. Bissell Director, Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program

Bill Rand

Goodnight Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Analytics