Richard D. Muma (2018-2021)
Richard (Rick) Muma was born in Wichita, Kan., but raised in Houston, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, an MPH in Community Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, and a PhD in higher education administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Rick has more than 30 years of experience as a professor/administrator and physician assistant (PA) in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Before assuming the Provost position in 2018, he served as the Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management. While at WSU he has also served as Chair and Professor in the Departments of Public Health Sciences and Physician Assistant. Prior to joining the WSU faculty, Dr. Muma served as Chair for Saint Louis University's Department of PA Education and an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Department of PA Studies.
As the Provost, Muma serves as the university’s chief academic officer and provides academic leadership for the university’s priorities including enrollment, applied learning, funded research, and regional economic development. Prior to assuming administrative roles at WSU, Muma was very active in reshaping health profession education at Wichita State. Most notably he was responsible for developing undergraduate degrees for paramedics and health science majors, a master degree in physician assistant studies, and reorganizing the Department of Public Health Sciences to include undergraduate degrees in health management and health science and a graduate degree in Aging Studies.
He's still involved in his research on healthcare issues, with a current project focusing on human health outcomes of rapid energy exploration. He has published his research in notable journals and has edited four books, two on HIV infection and two others on patient education.
Collections in this community
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Provost Rick Muma -- Memos and Reports
Memorandums, reports, and other writing from the Office of the Provost. -
Provost Rick Muma -- Provost Tip of the Week
The Rick Muma's weekly messages sent to faculty for sharing with their students. -
Provost Rick Muma -- Speeches and Presentations
Selected speeches and presentations by Provost Rick Muma
Recent Submissions
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2020 Fall Provost Tip of the Week
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Rick Muma addresses students
(Wichita State University, 2020-09-28)Acting President and Provost Muma addresses the university students after resignation of WSU President Jay Golden. -
"University Village": A Wichita destination -- A community benefit
(Wichita State University, 2020-09-30)Acting President Rick Muma and Interim Vice President Kaye Monk-Morgan present the "University Village" initiative at the Town Hall on September 30, 2020. -
Welcome back from Provost Muma
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-17)Provost Muma welcomed faculty to the fall 2020 semester and updated them on progress made in strategic planning and priorities; introduced a new dean, Dr. Greg Hand, for the College of Health Professions; shared a good ... -
2020 Spring Provost Tip of the Week
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What Wichita State employees can expect this fall
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-04)The President and the Executive Vice President and Provost provide employees with information they need to know prior to fall 2020/2021 semester to ensure safe and successful operations of the university during COVID-19 pandemics. -
Message from Provost Rick Muma on the University's research policies and procedures
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-17)Provost message addressed to the University's deans, department chairs, academic centers and community support centers, offices of research, research compliance, and general counsel on policies and procedures related to ... -
Spring 2021 semester update
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-02)Provost Muma's letter to faculty and staff in which he details adjustments made to 2021 spring semester calendar due to COVID-19 pandemics. -
Adjustment to schedule of the Fall 2020 semester
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-28)Provost Muma's letter to faculty members regarding schedule for the fall 2020 semester. -
Update on reopening of the Wichita State campus
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-06)Provost Rick Muma's update on the key points and major steps on the way of the University gradual reopening after Memorial weekend. -
Shockers United: The plan to slowly allow more people on campus
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-07)Wichita State President and Provost introduce the Shockers United plan developed by seven working groups across campus, each comprised of students, faculty and staff, and each tasked with examining a different facet of ... -
Wichita State planning further student financial assistance; considering budget reductions related to pandemic
(Wichita State University, 2020-04-15)Provost Muma updates the University on additional financial assistance to students and possible budget reduction related to COVID-19 situation. -
Update to Wichita State faculty from provost and president, April 13, 2020
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Credit / No Credit grading option now available to students
(Wichita State University, 2020-04-16)Provost Rick Muma announcement of an option for students to adjust grades, on a per class basis, from the assigned letter grade to a credit/non-credit option for undergraduate students and satisfactory/unsatisfactory option ... -
Wichita State announces temporary cost-saving measures
(Wichita State University, 2020-04-06)The University is beginning to review the financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Wichita State FY 2020-2021. Reduction in state revenues from the loss of business activity and decreased enrollment are anticipated. ... -
Wichita State summer courses moving to online / remote format
(Wichita State University, 2020-04-03)In his memo, Provost Muma informs faculty and students about the decision to conduct all 2020 summer classes online. -
Provost Rick Muma updates faculty on COVID-19, March 27, 2020
(Wichita State University, 2020-03-27)Provost Muma addresses WSU faculty before they start teaching classes from their homes on March 30, 2020 just a week after Kansas State issued an emergency mandatory Stay at Home Order to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. -
Stay Home Order: What faculty and students should know. A letter from the Provost, March 24, 2020
(Wichita State University, 2020-03-24)A Provost’s letter detail the temporary emergency changes that allow the university to teach students remotely during Stay at Home Order issued by State of Kansas on March 25th 2020. -
Provost letter to Academic Affairs, March 16, 2020
(Wichita State University, 2020-03-16)In his letter, Provost Muma informs Academic Affairs' faculty, administrators, and staff that due to COVID-19 pandemic, the university has made the decision to continue online and/or remote instruction till the end of ... -
Provost letter to Academic Affairs, March 15, 2020
(Wichita State University, 2020-03-15)Provost Muma letter to faculty, administrators and staff of Academic Affairs that informs them about cancellation of in-person classes due to COVID-19 pandemic and transition of all educational activities to online and/or ...
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