ACD 104: President of the University

To describe the responsibilities and powers of the president of the university

Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual - 6–101; 6–201; 6–301

Office of the President

President of the university

The president of the university is the chief executive officer of the university. The president shall be responsible for the execution of measures enacted by the Board of Regents regarding the administration of the university, and for the execution of all measures adopted by the faculty or councils of the university, provided such measures by the faculty or councils are approved by the president. The president shall be, ex officio, a member of the university faculty, the Academic Senate, and faculty committees of schools and colleges, including divisional councils, and shall be chair of the President’s Cabinet. The president shall also be the official representative of the university to the Board of Regents.

The president also makes such reports and recommendations to the board as are appropriate for the operation and improvement of the university. The president signs all duly authorized certificates and diplomas, and issues all degrees conferred by the university.

The president exercises control over the grounds, buildings, and other property of the university.

The president is the chief budget officer of the institution and calls upon the departments and offices of the university annually for estimates of their financial needs during the ensuing fiscal year. On the basis of these estimates and other available information, a budget is prepared to meet the needs of the university, its colleges, schools, academic divisions, departments, and other offices. After approval of the budget by the Board of Regents, and before July 1, each college, school, division, department, or office is notified of the amount set aside for its use under university policies during the fiscal year. All disbursements shall be made according to rules and procedures authorized by the president, subject to the Board of Regents and requirements of state law.

The president appoints and assigns persons to all positions in the university and approves all faculty and staff changes, subject to the policies and practices of the Board of Regents.

With the approval of the Board of Regents, the president may appoint one or more vice presidents who serve at the pleasure of the president. During the temporary absence or incapacity of the president, the executive vice president and provost of the university may perform the duties of the president.

In each college, school, division, or department there is a dean, director, or chair, appointed by the president, who at the pleasure of the president performs such duties as the president assigns.

The president may establish such faculties, boards, and councils (advisory or administrative) as may be necessary for the work of the university. Action taken by all such bodies is subject to the approval of the president and the Board of Regents.