Amer F. Ahmed
Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence
Chief Diversity Officer
Lecturer
PRONOUNS he/him
461 Main St.
Allen House
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- University of South Dakota
- Indiana University
- Miami University
BIO
Dr. Amer F. Ahmed joined the University of Vermont in 2021 serving as the Vice Provost for the Division of Inclusive Excellence. A nationally recognized practitioner and thought leader, Dr. Ahmed leverages diverse strategies, experiences, and theoretical perspectives to advance inclusive excellence and build capacity throughout institutions.
Modeling the principles of UVM's Our Common Ground values, Dr. Ahmed uses a collaborative approach to lead university-wide strategic initiatives to build capacity and foster a culture of mattering for all. He oversees UVM’s identity centers, chairs the University Inclusive Excellence Council, and works with the President’s Cabinet and the Provost’s Leadership Team to enact change, including implementing the University of Vermont's Comprehensive Inclusive Excellence Action Plan.
Prior to his time at UVM, Dr. Ahmed was the Executive Director of Equity and Inclusivity and Senior Diversity Officer at Dickinson College. In addition to holding faculty appointments and strategic leadership roles at schools including the University of Massachusetts, Swarthmore College, and the University of Michigan, Dr. Ahmed has worked as a consultative resource for institutions and organizations across the United States and globally.
Bio
Dr. Amer F. Ahmed joined the University of Vermont in 2021 serving as the Vice Provost for the Division of Inclusive Excellence. A nationally recognized practitioner and thought leader, Dr. Ahmed leverages diverse strategies, experiences, and theoretical perspectives to advance inclusive excellence and build capacity throughout institutions.
Modeling the principles of UVM's Our Common Ground values, Dr. Ahmed uses a collaborative approach to lead university-wide strategic initiatives to build capacity and foster a culture of mattering for all. He oversees UVM’s identity centers, chairs the University Inclusive Excellence Council, and works with the President’s Cabinet and the Provost’s Leadership Team to enact change, including implementing the University of Vermont's Comprehensive Inclusive Excellence Action Plan.
Prior to his time at UVM, Dr. Ahmed was the Executive Director of Equity and Inclusivity and Senior Diversity Officer at Dickinson College. In addition to holding faculty appointments and strategic leadership roles at schools including the University of Massachusetts, Swarthmore College, and the University of Michigan, Dr. Ahmed has worked as a consultative resource for institutions and organizations across the United States and globally.