In 1989 Hatch was appointed Notre Dame's vice president for graduate studies and research. In 1996, he became the university's provost, the third person to hold the position since its establishment in 1970.
From 1989 to 1996, Hatch served as Notre Dame's vice president for graduate studies and research. In 1996, he was appointed the university's provost, becoming the third person to hold that position since its inception in 1970.