President of the University

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The President of the University, as the chief executive officer, is delegated the authority to "... appoint or remove University administrative officials, faculty and staff..." (Trustee Bylaws, Article IX). All faculty personnel decisions, except those involving the granting of tenure or the promotion in faculty rank, are made by the President. The President recommends promotion and tenure action to the Board of Trustees.

The President prepares promotion and tenure recommendations for the spring meeting of the Board of Trustees. Presidential and/or Board of Trustees faculty personnel decisions are communicated to:

  • The individual faculty member
  • The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • The Chair of the Promotions and Tenure Committee