Dr. Ann Marie VanDerZanden is Associate Provost for Academic Programs, a Louis Thompson Distinguished Undergraduate Teacher, and Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Her experience promoting excellence in higher education leadership is long established. She recently completed her term as president of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture organization. She has presented original scholarly work on Creating an Inclusive Classroom to several regional and national audiences consisting of academic administrators and other higher education professionals. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Horticulture Science, an award-winning teacher, and co-author of three textbooks.
Associate Provost VanDerZanden’s purview includes providing leadership related to accreditation, diversity and inclusion in the classroom, distance education, international programs, and high impact practices. She is part of the enrollment management executive team and helps provide a pathway for students from admission to graduation.