Rebecca Ropers

Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs


Rebecca Ropers has been a scholar and leader for nearly three decades, first at Louisiana State University and, for the last 17 years, at the University of Minnesota. Beginning with her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her scholarship and leadership focus on equity-oriented change in higher education with the goal of strengthening inclusive and engaged communities. She has held many leadership roles, including as department chair, journal editor, chair of the faculty governance executive body, and vice provost for faculty and academic affairs. Most recently, she was senior advisor for academic leadership and conflict resolution. As Interim EVCAA, Dr. Ropers works with faculty and staff to implement UMD’s academic mission.

Address

1049 University Dr.
500 Darland Administration Bldg.
Duluth, MN 55812

Office Hours

To schedule a meeting with the Vice Chancellor, contact Vickery French at 218-726-7104 or email [email protected].

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