James C. "Jim" Bean is the current Senior Vice President and Provost of the University of Oregon. He was previously the Dean of the Lundquist College of Business. In addition to his duties as Provost, he is a member of the Board of Trustees at Harvey Mudd College.
He is currently on a one year sabbatical effective October, 1 2011. Lorraine Davis was appointed Acting Senior Vice President and Provost, and she will perform his duties until he returns.