Josipa Roksa

As associate provost for undergraduate education, Roksa collaborates with academic and student affairs units across Grounds to ensure that all undergraduates have opportunities to thrive at UVA.

The work of Undergraduate Education is grounded in UVA’s commitment to “development of the full potential of talented students from all walks of life” and “universal dedication to excellence and affordable access.”

Roksa is currently leading initiatives related to academic advising and student success in STEM, as well as collaborating on efforts to support transfer students and leverage data to inform decision-making. Roksa serves as a liaison to student affairs and has responsibility for University activities related to advising, academic support, undergraduate research and fellowships.

Roksa is a sociologist who studies students’ experiences in higher education, and her recent scholarship has focused on STEM disciplines. 

Roksa earned her Ph.D. in sociology from New York University (NYU) and B.A. in psychology from Mount Holyoke College.