Administration, Research

and Public Service

Office of the President

The Office of the President is the lead component for executive management of the institution. The component is comprised of the office of the Liaison to the Board of Trustees, Title III Project, and the President's administrative and managerial staff. The President's Cabinet is comprised of a Senior Vice President and Provost, and Vice Presidents for Student Life and Development, Administration and Finance, and Institutional Advancement and Community Development; two Chancellors--one each for St. Thomas and St. Croix and the Executive Assistant to the President for Administration. This body meets bimonthly to discuss and decide policies and develop strategies for the achievement of institutional priorities.

Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost

The Senior Vice President and Provost is the chief academic officer, the second line officer, the policy staff officer and reports to the President. The Provost is responsible for all matters relating to academic divisions, academic programs, academic policy development, implementation and review, academic and student support services, enrollment management, research policy development, and research and public service. The units that report to the Provost are the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Public Service, the Chancellors for both campuses, the Office of Information Technology, the Office of Institutional Research and Planning, the Office of Enrollment Management, the Office of Academic Administration, the Office of Graduate Studies and Personal and Community Development, and Libraries.

Office of the Chancellor

The Chancellor on each campus is the chief administrator responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of the campus. The Office of the Chancellor oversees all aspects of campus academic and student life programs and services that affect students. The units that report to the Chancellor include: the Chairs of each academic division; the Association Chancellor responsible for Student Affairs (counseling & placement, student housing & residence life, food services, student activities and health services); the Director of Business Services and Facilities who has oversight for campus security, physical plant, the bookstore and business operations, and the Upward Bound Program. Descriptions of the academic programs and other services under the auspices of the Office of the Chancellor are detailed within this catalog.

Academic Divisions

The University's degree programs are offered through six academic divisions: Business Administration; Education; Humanities; Nursing; Science and Mathematics; and Social Sciences. Each division is headed by a Division Chairperson who reports directly to the Chancellor. The Division Chairperson and his/her faculty meet formally at least once a month to discuss division matters. The University allows for student input through student representation at division meetings.