Eric Wells, Ph.D., is the Assistant Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Chief of Staff at UCLA, where he supports the Vice Provost by overseeing administrative, financial, HR, IT, and strategic planning functions for the Teaching and Learning Center. He also leads programs to enhance instructional quality and pedagogical innovation across the campus.
Eric has been a full-time staff member at UCLA since 2011, holding roles such as Academic Counselor for the Academic Advancement Program, Co-Director of Academic Program Review, and Chief Administrative Officer for the Life Sciences Core Education Department. His diverse experience includes data-informed decision-making and advancing campus-wide teaching initiatives.
Eric holds a B.A. in History and an M.A., C.Phil., and Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, with a focus on Egyptology, all from UCLA. In his free time, he enjoys visiting national parks and traveling with his family.