At National Louis University, we believe in the power of education to achieve equity. National Louis has grown to be a regional, comprehensive Teaching 1 institution dedicated to providing access to exceptional education to learners of all ages and backgrounds. NLU is leading the way as a model university that is student-ready and teaching-focused where financial resources are dedicated to instructional delivery and enhancing the educational experience for each student.
The Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the university and provides vision and leadership for all academic programs. As the provost, I lead the effort to evaluate and optimize the academic portfolio of the university and ensure operational efficiency. I am charged with the development, implementation and assessment of academic programs and institutional policies. I support our dedicated faculty and encourage their research, publishing and scholarly activities. I work with deans, faculty and staff to ensure the delivery of student learning outcomes and providing a transformative learning experience for all students.
I am proud to say that academic excellence, community engagement and commitment to equity and inclusion run deep in NLU’s history. The University has more Golden Apple Award winners among its graduates in teacher preparation than any institution in the state of Illinois. Partnership is deeply rooted in National Louis University’s work and NLU is classified as an “Engaged Institution” by the Carnegie Foundation. With a sincere commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, NLU is among the top 25 most diverse national universities according to U.S. News and World Report (2019). NLU is named a top ten institution by Money Magazine where its alumni believe they are making the world “a better place” and is recognized as a national leader in closing the post-secondary completion through its innovative approach to undergraduate education.
National Louis has a rich portfolio of academic offerings at various locations including Chicago, Wheeling, Lisle and Tampa using face to face, hybrid and online delivery modalities. The academic programs are organized in four colleges. You can choose a program in The Undergraduate College or the Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, which is ranked the number one in Culinary Arts in Chicago. Or you can retool your skills and advance your career and choose a professional program in the renowned National College of Education or the College of Professional Studies and Advancement. Our colleges offer more than 80 undergraduate, masters, doctorate, endorsement and certificate level programs with flexibility in course offerings. As a student-centered institution, we offer educational experiences that strike the balance between the foundational knowledge and professional preparation facilitated by our diverse faculty who are educators, scholars and practitioners. The various university offices work collaboratively to recruit, retain and support each student’s journey of personal growth from enrollment to graduation and through securing their first job. Our rigorous curriculum, innovative instructional methods, wrap around student support, community partnerships and career development training prepare our students to be engaged members of society and career-ready.
Welcome to NLU. We're so glad that you've joined our community.
Saib Othman, Ph.D.
Provost