The Board of Trustees invites the Chair of the Faculty Conference and the President of the Student Government Association to attend meetings of the Board as representatives to the Board with the right to discuss but without a vote. The Board authorizes the Vice-Chair of the Faculty Conference and the Vice-President of the Student Government to serve as alternates if the faculty representative and student body representative are unable to attend a meeting of the Board.

     Executive Sessions of the Board include the Trustees and the President. Other individuals may occasionally be invited to give information as deemed necessary by the Board.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

     The President. The President is elected by the Board and is charged with the managerial and administrative responsibility for the ongoing operations of the University and acts for the Trustees in carrying out the policies and decisions of the Board. The President serves as the official medium of communication between the Trustees, on the one hand, and the University faculty, administrative officers, staff, students, and alumni, on the other.

     Executive Assistant to the President. The Executive Assistant to the President provides support and assistance to the President, especially in the gathering and analysis of data, preparation of reports required in the formulation and implementation of management policies and procedures, and the coordination of the activities within the office of the President. The Executive Assistant investigates problem areas, collaborates with the administrators of the University on official projects, and assists in preparation for the meetings of the Board of Trustees.

     Special Assistants to the President. The President will appoint special assistants as needed to accomplish specific objectives or respond to particular situations.

     Athletic Director. The Athletic Director reports to the President and is responsible for administering and coordinating the intercollegiate athletic programs of Winthrop University. In addition, the Athletic Director is responsible for the Winthrop Coliseum and such other activities as assigned by the President.

 

VICE PRESIDENTS

     Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs represents the President in the President's absence. As the Chief Academic Officer, the Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for instructional and academic program planning, evaluation, budgeting, and administration including faculty hiring and the Promotion and Tenure process. This individual is responsible also for Graduate and Continuing Studies, and The Winthrop Conference Center. The Vice President for Academic Affairs works with the state coordinating board and other institutions in the state.

     Vice President for Finance and Business. The Vice President for Finance and Business is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the University. This individual is responsible for all financial and business functions as well as for the Division of Information Technology, the physical plant, personnel functions, procurement, nonacademic contracts, property control, and institutional services.

     Vice President for Student Life. The Vice President for Student Life is the Chief Student Affairs Officer of the University. This individual is responsible for student development programs and support services including residence life, student activities, public safety, food service, student discipline, orientation, campus store, career development, placement, counseling and health services. This individual is also responsible for Enrollment Management.

     Vice President for University Advancement. The Vice President for University Advancement is the Chief Advancement Officer of the University. This individual is responsible for development and fund raising activities, Alumni Relations, University Relations, Printing Services and the University Foundation.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS AND DEANS

     The Vice President for Academic Affairs appoints Associate Vice Presidents or other academic administrators responsible for specific aspects of the academic program.

ACADEMIC DEANS

     The Academic Deans exercise supervision over the academic divisions of the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Library Services. Each dean assigns instructional and other responsibilities of respective faculty; recruits faculty; recommends promotions, tenure, and salaries for the faculty; supervises faculty-student relationships; develops budget requests and controls budgeted funds; and is responsible for the academic excellence of the individual college.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

     The Academic Leadership Council advises the Vice President for Academic Affairs; enhances communication among the leaders of the academic units of Winthrop University; and assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in formulating administrative responses to issues on and off campus.

     The Council, which meets regularly, consists of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (who acts as chair), the Academic Deans, the Associate Vice President for Graduate and Continuing Studies, the Assistant to the Vice

     Department Chairs are appointed by the President through the Vice President for Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the appropriate dean. The appointment is subject to annual review. The Department Chair is responsible for recruiting and evaluating faculty, advising student majors, continually reviewing curricula, arranging departmental meetings, scheduling classes, making budget recommendations, supervising fiscal and physical operations. These administrative responsibilities are in addition to the teaching load which is determined in proportion to the administrative load of the department

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