Mission

Established in 2023, the Office of Strategic and Educational Initiatives (OSEI) coordinates and integrates student learning and success efforts across schools, academic support offices, and central administration to advance the university’s strategic academic priorities, with a particular focus on ensuring equity and excellence in undergraduate education.

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Strategic Advising

Drawing on research and consultation with stakeholders, OSEI provides recommendations to advance the Provost’s strategic priorities and to address pressing challenges identified by the campus community.

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Research for Institutional Improvement and Innovation

OSEI leadership and contribution to research generates new knowledge and practices that advance institutional change and improve the climate for academic success.

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Project Leadership

To realize the University’s strategic goals, OSEI leads the coordination and implementation of complex, cross-unit projects that align efforts and optimize resources. 

Office of Strategic and Educational Initiatives

Campus Location

Allen Center, Suite 400
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005

Mailing Address

Office of the Provost, MS-2
Rice University
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892

Contact Information

348-2155 (phone)
713.348.5971 (fax)
ptt@rice.edu