3.01 Administration of Academic Affairs
The (VPAA) is appointed by the President of the University and has administrative responsibility for all areas of Academic Affairs. Areas reporting to the VPAA are listed in the current University organizational structure (available in the Office of the President). In addition to serving as the acting President during her/his absence, the VPAA shall have the following responsibilities:
Review academic/instructional activities
Approve academic programs and their curricula
Recommend faculty appointments, promotion, tenure and termination
Support faculty development
Promote coordination among areas and colleges of the University
Supervise and evaluate the Deans of the colleges and directors
Serve as liaison between University academic programs and external agencies
Participate in fiscal year budget planning
Oversee the bi-annual publication of the undergraduate bulletin
Assume additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the President
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026