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The president is chief executive officer, has general supervision of EMU and is ultimately responsible for its development, program policies and personnel. The president shall endeavor to carry out the purpose and mission of the corporation as set by the Board of Trustees.
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Executive Advisor to the President and Corporate Secretary to the Board of Trustees
The assistant executive advisor to the president and corporate secretary, an annual appointment with periodic review/evaluation initiated by the president, coordinates all administrative responsibilities associated with the operation of the president’s office. The assistant advisor manages the president’s office, including public and institutional events for which the president’s office is responsible, develops and monitors the president’s office and trustee budgets in consultation with the president and assists in the strategic planning process for the university. The assistant advisor serves as liaison, when needed, for the president to faculty, staff, students, retirees and publics of the university.
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The vice president for institutional effectiveness and strategic planning, an annual appointment with periodic review/evaluation initiated by the provost and president, is responsible for the university's institutional research, assessment, accreditation and planning activities. The vice president oversees university strategic planning processes and ensures the alignment of divisional/school- and unit-level planning with institutional priorities. The vice president serves as the university's accreditation liaison officer with SACSCOC, and ensures that the university and its various programs meet the requirements of its regional and specialized accrediting agencies.
Director of Athletics
The director of athletics, an annual appointment with periodic review/evaluation initiated by the provost and president, is responsible for the university's intercollegiate athletics program. The director oversees all athletics staff including coaches and assistant coaches. The director further represents the university in meetings of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and with the NCAA.
Senior Advisor to the President on Diversity & Inclusion
The senior advisor to the president on diversity & inclusion, an annual appointment with periodic review/evaluation initiated by the provost and president, is responsible to provide input and insight to the president on matters pertaining to advancing the university's diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives. The advisor, who is also a member of the standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (CODI), meets regularly with the president and draws upon her work in the role of director of multicultural student services in framing and interpreting the multicultural context of the campus as it informs decision-making.