Article III: Chief Officers of General Administration and Other Senior University Officials

Section 1: Chief Officers

Subject to the jurisdiction of the President, the chief officers of general administration shall be the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, and the Senior Vice President for External Affairs. After consultation with a representative committee of members of the University Faculty, the President shall appoint these officers with approval of the Board of Regents[[Policies of the Board of Regents, Presidential Authority and Responsibilities, § 2.5.]] and these officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the President.

Section 2: The Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

The Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost shall be a person of professorial rank, and shall be the chief executive officer to the President and in the temporary absence of the President shall act in place of the President. The Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost shall be a member ex officio of the faculty of each school, college or division in the University, including the Graduate Faculty, and shall also be a member ex officio of the University Council and of such committees of the Council as designated by the Bylaws. In the temporary absence of the President, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost shall assist the President with all internal operations of the University, with particular attention being given to academic programs and matters of appointments and promotions of the faculty with academic rank, shall have general supervisory responsibility for the University’s instructional activities, and shall enforce academic standards established by the faculty of the institution.

Section 3: The Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration

The Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration shall function as the chief business and financial officer of the University and be responsible for the business and financial administration of the University. The Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration shall be a member ex officio of the University Faculty and of the University Council.

Section 4: The Senior Vice President for External Affairs

The Senior Vice President for External Affairs shall be responsible for functions relating to the development and enhancement of the University’s support base and for other such matters pertaining to University relations as may be assigned by the President. The Senior Vice President for External Affairs shall be a member ex officio of the University Council.

Section 5: Other Senior Administrative Officials

Subject to the jurisdiction of the President, other senior administrative officials shall be the Vice President for Instruction, the Vice President for Research, the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Vice President for Government Relations. After consultation with a representative committee of members of the University faculty, the President shall appoint these officers with approval of the Board of Regents [[Policies of the Board of Regents, Presidential Authority and Responsibilities, § 2.5.]] and these officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the President.

Section 6: The Vice President for Instruction

The Vice President for Instruction shall be a person of professorial rank, a member ex officio of the faculty of each school and college in the University, including the Graduate Faculty, and shall also be a member ex officio of the University Council and of such committees of the Council as designated by the Bylaws. The Vice President for Instruction shall report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and shall be responsible for the coordination of the instructional programs of the University, including those conducted by each of the schools and colleges.

Section 7: The Vice President for Research

The Vice President for Research shall be a person of professorial rank, a member ex officio of the faculty of each school and college in the University, including the Graduate Faculty, and shall also be a member ex officio of the University Council and of such committees of the Council as designated by the Bylaws. The Vice President for Research shall report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and shall be responsible for the coordination of the research programs of the University, including those conducted in cooperation with other public or private agencies, institutions, and industries.

Section 8: The Vice President for Public Service and Outreach

The Vice President for Public Service and Outreach shall be a person of professorial rank, a member ex officio of the faculty of each school and college in the University, including the Graduate Faculty, and shall also be a member ex officio of the University Council and of such committees of the Council as designated by the Bylaws. The Vice President for Public Service and Outreach shall report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and shall be responsible for coordinating and giving direction to a broad program of public service and extension of the University, including the public service activities offered and conducted by each of the schools and colleges.

Section 9: The Vice President for Student Affairs

The Vice President for Student Affairs shall be responsible for the administration of non-academic student programs and activities. The Vice President for Student Affairs shall report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and shall be a member ex officio of the University Council and of such committees of the Council as designated by the Bylaws.

Section 10: The Vice President for Government Relations

The Vice President for Government Relations serves as the principal administrative officer for the University’s governmental relations activities with the federal, state, and local governments. The Vice President for Government Relations shall report to the President.

Section 11

In addition to the powers and duties conferred in the foregoing provisions of these statutes, the various persons, officers, and faculties shall continue to exercise the powers and be subject to the duties heretofore enjoyed or imposed by usage, custom, and ordinary practice insofar as they are consistent with the positive legislation herein contained and the Policies of the Board of Regents[[Policies of the Board of Regents, Faculty Rules and Regulations, § 3.2.4.]] and insofar as they may be necessary or proper for carrying into effect these provisions.