ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

1.4.1 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

This section of the Handbook provides information about the administrative structure of the College and about administrative positions of interest to faculty.

1.4.1.1 Title: PRESIDENT

Reports to: Board of Trustees
Job Summary: The chief executive officer has overall
responsibility for the operation of the College and is its spokesperson and representative for the College's relations with its major constituencies -- the campus community (students, faculty, and staff); parents and friends; alumni; the Roanoke Valley; and business and government leaders outside the local area.

1.4.1.2 Title: VICE PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF THE COLLEGE

Reports to: President
Job Summary: This officer is the chief academic official of the College. This officer is responsible for developing and maintaining a high-quality academic program, and for providing philosophic and academic leadership.

1.4.1.3 Title: VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Reports to: President
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for the prudent fiscal management of the College. This officer supervises business operations, support services, administrative computing, food and retail services. This officer oversees the management of the College endowment funds.

1.4.1.4 Title: VICE PRESIDENT FOR COLLEGE RELATIONS AND DEAN OF ADMISSSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

Reports to: President
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for the annual recruiting of freshman and transfer students who meet the admissions standards and goals of the College. This officer constructs long-term recruiting strategies and programs. This officer supervises the financial aid program, and the awarding of federal, state, and College funds. As of fall, 1995, this officer supervises the College's public relations and publications efforts.

1.4.1.5 Title: VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Reports to: President
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for the marketing activities of the College, other than admissions. These include fund raising, alumni affairs, church relations, planned giving, campaign publications, and external relations.

1.4.1.6 Title: VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

Reports to: President
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining a campus environment that promotes the intellectual, personal, spiritual, and cultural growth of students. Areas of responsibility include campus security, housing, health services, and athletics.

1.4.1.7 Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING

Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for conducting institutional research and disseminating findings to support the planning, budgeting, and evaluating processes of the College.

1.4.1.8 Title: DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for departmental leadership in curriculum, planning, and budgeting. This officer recruits, supervises, and evaluates departmental faculty.

1.4.1.9 Title: LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College
Job Summary: This officer is responsible for the effective administration of all library services and operations. This officer's duties include planning, budgeting, and hiring, supervising, and evaluating library staff.

1.4.1.10 Title: ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Department: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College
Job Summary: The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is the second-ranking academic officer of the College. As deputy to the Dean of the College, this officer monitors and provides support for the operations of the academic departments and serves as liaison between Faculty and Administration. This officer directs Academic Integrity and Program Evaluation. This officer teaches as needed, up to one course per semester.

1.4.1.11 Title: ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF THE GOODE-PASFIELD CENTER FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING

Department: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College
Job Summary: The Associate Dean and Director of the Goode-Pasfield Center for Learning and Teaching supervises the Academic Advisors, the academic advising program, Director of the Writing Center, Director of Pedagogical Development, and Director of Career Services. This officer teaches as needed, up to one course per semester.

1.4.1.12 Title: ASSOCIATE DEAN/REGISTRAR

Department: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College
Job Summary: The Associate Dean/Registrar maintains academic records and coordinates procedures related to the maintenance of academic records; oversees implementation of academic regulations and deadlines; and oversees registration. This officer directs the Summer Program.

1.4.1.13 Title: ASSISTANT DEAN FOR CURRICULAR AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Department: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Vice President and Dean of the College

Job Summary: The Assistant Dean for Curricular and Faculty Development is a member of the faculty who serves a three- to five-year term, taking on a portfolio of responsibilities within the office of the Vice President and Dean of the College. This officer works with other officers on specific tasks related to the academic mission of the College. This officer teaches two courses per year.