Rule 3359-2-01 | The office of academic affairs.
(A) President of the university.
As specified in rule 3359-01-05 of the Administrative Code, the president is the executive head of all university colleges, libraries, branches, schools, and departments, possessing duties, responsibilities, and powers as delineated in the rules of the university of Akron.
(B) Executive vice president and provost.
(1) The executive vice president and provost shall be appointed by the board or the board's designee(s) upon recommendation of the president; and shall hold office at the discretion of the president; and shall report to the president.
(2) The executive vice president and provost shall be responsible for the oversight and management of the academic functions and such other operational functions of the university as assigned, consistent with university rules and policies, or as directed by the president.
(3) The executive vice president and provost shall be an ex-officio member of each faculty and department or school.
(4) The executive vice president and provost shall have the authority to:
(a) Assist in the selection and appointment of faculty and staff, including the promotion, tenure, salary and dismissal of faculty members;
(b) Assist in the preparation of the annual budget;
(c) Oversee university academic departments and administrative offices, consistent with university rules and policies or as directed by the president;
(d) Execute contracts on behalf of the university, consistent with university rules and policies; and
(e) Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the president.
(5) The executive vice president and provost shall have the authority to organize and staff the division of academic affairs to meet its operational responsibilities, consistent with university rules and policies and the authority of the president.
Last updated October 16, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Supplemental Information
Amplifies: 3359.01
Prior Effective Dates: 11/4/1977, 12/31/1986, 12/22/1989, 7/20/1990, 5/22/1991, 9/21/1995, 12/23/1995, 4/28/1997, 11/24/2001, 4/11/2003, 5/23/2003, 9/5/2003, 6/25/2007, 2/11/2008, 5/5/2008, 10/22/2010, 10/1/2012, 5/23/2013, 11/1/2013, 2/1/2015, 2/26/2022, 12/17/2022