Aug 30, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Organization


The governance of the University is vested in a Board of Trustees, as provided in its 1890 charter. 

The Board meets in regular session three times per year and at other times as needed. The Board oversees the hiring of the President, oversees the management of the property of the University, and determines general policy.

The organizational structure of the University fosters a student-centered approach to learning.

Reporting to the President are:

  • the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs with the responsibility for all academic matters and institutional research;
  • the Vice President of Finance and Administration with responsibility for finance and budget, administrative services, financial aid, information technology, and human resources;
  • the Vice President of University Advancement with responsibility for development and alumni affairs and grants and sponsored research;
  • the Vice President of Enrollment Management with responsibilities for enrollment and designing and coordinating University marketing and communication to both internal and external markets;
  • the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students with responsibilities for student engagement, student services, spiritual life, Title IV, and security;
  • the General Counsel with responsibilities of representing the University in all legal matters; 
  • and the Athletic Director with responsibility to manage the operations of the athletic department and administer intercollegiate athletics.

The academic schools and programs reporting to the Provost include the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Health Professions led by the dean of each respective school.

Members of the Board of Trustees, principal administrative officers, administrative staff and faculty are listed in this catalog.