B. The President and the Provost of the University

1. The President of the University

   The president, as the chief executive officer of the University, is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the general and active management of the University and is the Board's principal liaison with students, faculty, and staff. In consultation with the Board of Trustees and with the advice of the president’s senior staff, the president appoints senior administrative officers, prepares University plans and budgets, and makes periodic reports on the state of the University.

2. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

   The provost and vice president for academic affairs (“provost”) is responsible to the president for the development and administration of the University's academic programs and policies. The provost serves as representative to the Educational Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees and provides leadership in and management of the academic organization, including recruitment and supervision of deans and directors. The provost also provides leadership in developing academic programs, the general education core, and the overall educational experience; develops, allocates, and manages the academic budget; and advises the president on all academic affairs.