Chris Schroeder

Chris Schroeder serves as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Morehead State University (MSU), bringing over two decades of institutional experience. Previously Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success (2023), Department Chair of Mathematics (2018-2023), and Professor of Mathematics (2002-2018), he provides leadership for MSU's mission to become the premier public regional university in the South through academic excellence and student success initiatives.

His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education – Mathematics from Concordia (1995), Master of Science in Mathematics from Kansas State University (1998), and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Kansas State University (2002).

Dr. Schroeder's academic expertise centers on Mathematics with specialized contributions to Actuarial Science and Data Analytics. He established MSU's actuarial sciences program and created the Ryan Elmore Scholarship for data analytics students, demonstrating applied focus within mathematical disciplines while enhancing curriculum development for the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics.

His distinguished service has been recognized through:

• Departmental Outstanding Teaching Award (2007)
• Departmental Outstanding Service Award (2009)
• Departmental Outstanding Service Award (2015)

As an administrator, Dr. Schroeder pioneered the Mathematics Tutoring & Learning Center, expanded dual-credit programs (Eagle Scholars and Craft Academy), developed KCTCS transfer pathways, and led the Complete College Accelerator Initiative. He champions the Level UP program for career skill development and oversees expansion of the George M. Luckey Academic Honors Program, securing CPE grants for enhanced course models and student success metrics.

His leadership extends to regional partnerships through the Council for Postsecondary Education, focusing on improving academic outcomes and achieving 50%+ pass rates in general education mathematics courses.