President's
Position
Description

University Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article XI, Section 2:
Authority and Duties of the President

The President of the University shall be the chief executive officer of the University System and shall exercise such executive powers as are necessary for its appropriate governance under the authority of the Board. He shall be the primary spokesman for the University to the alumni of the institution, the news media, the educational world, and the general public. He shall administer University policies as promulgated by the Board, speak for the University as its chief executive officer, and coordinate all activities of each campus of the institution directly or through his designated representatives. The President shall report directly to the Board the current affairs of all components of the University System and shall discuss with the Board basic issues, new or alternative directions, and recommendations on new policies. He shall direct, coordinate and implement the planning, development, and appraisal of all activities of the University System and shall be directly responsible to the Board for its operation.

With the general authority granted by the Board, the President shall perform the duties and responsibilities associated with his office, including but not limited to the following:

1. Implement Board policies, continuously review the administration and effect of these policies and recommend to the Board, for consideration, modifications of policies and new policies in all aspects and at all levels of the University System;
2. Assume primary responsibility for relationships with the Governor's office, the Legislature, the Commission on Higher Education, federal agencies and other agencies, groups and institutions;
3. Recommend to the Board the mission, role and scope of the University System and of its respective campuses, and undertake comprehensive and long-range planning;
4. Direct and approve the preparation of a coordinated request for both operating and capital appropriations, and direct the presentation of and justification for the request;
5. Review and recommend to the Board the budgets of all components of the University System;
6. Coordinate all functions of the University to assure an integrated institution of related and cooperating campuses, with coordinated educational programs, so that quality and comprehensiveness are emphasized, cooperation is ensured, and unnecessary duplication is avoided;
7. Establish fiscal, budgetary, audit, and business procedures for the efficient and effective management of the University;
8. Subject to the approval of the Board and within the budget limitations of the University, make such appointments to and grant such promotions in faculty or administrative staff of the University as may be appropriate, and terminate any appointments or employment, both in faculty or administrative staff, in keeping with the general and tenure (so far as applicable) policies as may be established by the Board, and duly report any action taken hereunder at the next succeeding regular or special meeting of the Board;
9. Serve as ex officio member of all the standing committees of the Board, with full right to participate in the committee's discussions but without a right to vote on any matter;
10. Attend all meetings of the Board and of the Executive Committee, as far as his duties may permit;
11. Review and recommend action on all legal commitments and all other matters within the province of the Board, including contractual arrangements in accordance with policies and procedures of the Board;
12. Recommend policies and procedures which will accomplish the Board's investment responsibilities and objectives and supervise the implementation of the policies and procedures approved by the Board;
13. Sign certificates, contracts and instruments authorized or issued by authority of the Board or any properly authorized committee thereof and all diplomas. Use of automated signature technology shall comply herewith;
14. Perform such other duties as may be duly assigned to him by the Board or may be appropriate to his general duties and responsibilities.