Steven R. Angle is Wright State University's provost and chief academic officer, overseeing the colleges, schools, Lake Campus, research centers and institutes. He is also responsible for the divisions of Business and Finance, Enrollment Management, Multicultural Affairs, Advancement, Student Affairs and Research.

A nationally recognized researcher in synthetic organic chemistry, Angle earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, his master's in organic chemistry from UCLA, and his doctorate in organic chemistry from UC-Irvine.

Angle was dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, before being named provost at Wright State in 2007.

Angle is involved in implementing Wright State's campus-wide strategic plan. The five-year plan defines the university's role in the world and its future direction in the region and beyond.

"We want to be known and admired for our diversity and have a transformative impact on the lives of our students and the communities we serve," Angle says.

The provost has helped define the Ohio Centers of Excellence at Wright State, which cover a range of research areas. He is working to help them realize their potential, saying the centers can help define Wright State and have a huge impact on the region.

Angle is also responsible for the campus budget process and is deeply involved in the University System of Ohio's strategic plan, which includes converting Wright State from quarters to semesters.

In addition, the provost has ushered in a new generation of leaders at Wright State, overseeing the hiring of an array of deans and associate provosts.

Developing Wright State's international programs and partnerships has also been a key focus for the provost.