ARTICLE VII – President of the University

1. The President of the University is the chief executive and administrative officer of the University. In this capacity the President is responsible for carrying out and enforcing all policies and regulations adopted by the Board for the operation of the University and is given authority requisite to that end.

2. The President may participate in all discussions in Board meetings, but shall not vote. The President is ex officio a member of all committees of the Board, but shall not vote.

3. The duties of the President shall be as follows:

1. a. To attend all meetings of the Board except when the Board requests otherwise.
2. b. To submit to the Board from time to time such recommendations and information concerning any phase of University policy or administration as may seem necessary to the best interests of the University.
3. c. To appoint those members of the University staff who report to him or her.
4. d. To call and preside over meetings of the University Senate.
5. e. To oversee the development, implementation and regular updating of the University’s Strategic Plan.
6. f. To appoint such committees as he or she deems necessary, and define their duties.
7. g. To act as the official medium of communication between the Board of Trustees and University officers and staff members.
8. h. To submit annually to the Board of Trustees for its approval a list of students recommended for graduation by the faculties of the various schools and colleges. Diplomas shall be signed by the President of the University.
9. i. To summarize and coordinate the budget estimates submitted by schools, colleges, divisions, and departments, and in consultation with the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs , Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, and the Vice Presidents, prepare a budget adjusted to the income and the needs of the University.
10. j. To preserve at the University all papers and records ordered on file by the Board.
11. k. To present to the Board for prior approval the annual budget for each fiscal year.
12. l. To be the official representative of the Board of Trustees in all matters affecting the University which come before the General Assembly.
13. m. To be the official representative of the Board of Trustees in all matters affecting the University which involve other departments of State Government, or relations with the Federal Government.
14. n. To provide leadership in external relations, development and fund-raising.
15. o. To prepare such reports as are required by the Board, the State, and the Federal Government.
16. p. To make such organizational changes in University structure as do not affect degree programs or majors, and report these matters to the Board at the next Board meeting. All actions involving the degree programs and the structure of schools and colleges will be brought to the Board for approval.

4. The Division of Athletics is directly responsible to the President It is the function of the Division of Athletics:

1. a. To organize and carry out programs of athletic sports activities intended to meet the health and recreational needs of students and staff members.
2. b. To cooperate with the Division of Health Services in determining the students whose athletic and sports activities should be especially restricted.
3. c. To foster athletic and sports activities in line with good health and citizenship between this institution and competing institutions, and in the whole area of public relations.

5. The President shall consult with the senior officers of the University, and such other members of the administration as he or she may convene, on matters of University policy and procedure as he or she feels appropriate.