Chris L. Heavey

Dr. Chris Heavey is the interim executive vice president and provost.

The interim executive vice president and provost serves as the university’s chief academic officer and works closely with the president in overseeing academic and budgetary policies and priorities for the campus.

Dr. Heavey is a professor of psychology and a licensed psychologist. He has been at UNLV for more than 27 years, during which time he has been recognized for his award-winning work. His research focuses on understanding the inner experience and its relationship to mental health.

Dr. Heavey also has held several leadership and administrative positions during his career at UNLV, including Senior Vice Provost, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Director of General Education, Associate Dean, Dean, and President of the Nevada State Board of Psychology.

He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.