Organization
The governance of the University is vested in a Board of Trustees, as provided in its 1890 charter. The board delegates to an executive committee the authority to conduct the business of the University.
The board meets in regular session three times per year and at other times as needed. The board elects the President, manages the property of the corporation, and determines general policy. The organizational structure of the University fosters a student-centered approach to learning. Reporting to the President are the Provost and Senior Vice President with the responsibility for all academic matters and institutional research; the Vice President of Finance and Administration with responsibility for finance and budget, administrative services, financial aid, information technology, and human resources; the Vice President for University Advancement with responsibility for development and alumni affairs and Grants and Sponsored Research; the Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing and Communications with responsibilities for enrollment and designing and coordinating University marketing and communication to both internal and external markets; the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students with responsibilities for student engagement, student services and security; the Chief of Staff/General Counsel with responsibilities for managing the President’s office and staff, advising and assisting the President, and representing the University in all legal matters, also serving as a liaison with the board of trustees, faculty, staff, and external constituencies; the University resident chaplain; and the Athletic Director with responsibility to manage the operations of the athletic department and administer intercollegiate athletics.
The academic schools and programs reporting to the Provost include the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Health Professions led by the dean of each respective school.
Members of the Board of Trustees, principal administrative officers, administrative staff and faculty are listed in the back of this catalog.