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Jason W Osborne joined Miami University in 2019 as a Professor of Statistics, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

From July 2022, his role became Special Assistant to President Greg Crawford. Jason W Osborne also remains Professor of Statistics, leveraging his expertise within Educational Psychology to promote widespread adoption of best practices in research and scholarship, teaching, and higher education administration, particularly in academic affairs.

As an educational psychologist, Jason W Osborne concentrates on factors linked to equitable achievement and student success. This includes the impact of environmental and socio-cultural impacts on achievement gaps and the relationship between persistence and success in education, using real world data as a valuable tool for quantitative analysis .

Specialties include data science, evaluation, clinical outcomes, best practices in quantitative data analysis, data informatics, applied statistics, statistical consulting and social justice.

A thought leader in higher education and a committed Miami faculty member, Jason W Osborne focuses on evidence based best practices for modern research methods, instructional technology in statistics and data sciences, and how best to use real world data using accessible language targeted in clear and concise terms.

In 2013, Jason W Osborne was awarded a PSTAT (Accredited Professional Statistician) by the American Statistical Association. The award recognized Dr. Osborne’s expertise as a globally-cited author in data analysis, educational psychology, statistics, best practices in quantitative methods, and applying a practitioner oriented look in evidence-based research methods using influential data points to predict important outcomes.

Professional experience
As Special Assistant to the President and a practicing professional statistician, Jason W Osborne’s time was spent working with our Advancement team, supporting the development of Certified Advancement Partner training for academic faculty members, staff and leaders, and supporting the work of the Miami University Institute for Responsible Gaming, Lottery, and Sport.

When Jason W Osborne served as Miami University Provost and Executive Vice President, he and his team implemented a transformative strategic plan to ensure that Miami University is well-positioned for new challenges in higher education.

Jason W Osborne improved wellness, success and access for the student body, enhanced faculty resources through investments in faculty support for teaching and research, over 40 new degree programs, and other faculty-initiated projects. These investments have doubled research and sponsored programs since 2019, increased donor excitement in supporting university initiatives, and led to record applications from all 50 states and many countries.

Professional challenges during this time included supporting the strategic transformation of the university while managing the unpredictable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a public university. Through deep engagement with shared governance, alumni, and corporate partners, we positioned the university to thrive by supporting boldly creative proposals. Provost Jason Osborne was privileged to lead a team of accomplished leaders and a dedicated faculty and staff to prepare Miami University for a challenging new era.

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