Daniel Obrist serves as UC ANR's Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development. In this role, Dr. Obrist is responsible for successful recruitment, development and retention of UC ANR academics; support of streamlined performance evaluation of UC ANR personnel; and enhancing professional development paths and mentoring for UC ANR academics.
Resources for Early Career Academics
Resources for All UC ANR Academics
iThenticate
Forms, Announcements, and Guidelines for Academics
November Update for Academics from Vice Provost Obrist
Topics: Academic Advancement and Reporting Due Dates; Mentorship Program 2026 Request for Mentors; Science-to-Practice (S2P) Grant Program; AAC Professional Society Meeting Travel Funds; Some Resources on AI and gen AI.
Contact the Office of the UC ANR Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development
Daniel Obrist
Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development
Email: dobrist@ucanr.edu
Kathryn Stein
Project and Policy Analyst
Email: kathryn.stein@ucop.edu
Savannah Hicks
Executive Assistant
Email: slhicks@ucanr.edu