Academic Administration
Certain responsibilities of an administrative officer are inherent in the office itself, as defined in the bylaws of the Board of Trustees. Others are assigned by the president for expediting the work of the institution and may be reassigned from time to time as circumstances may require. The following list of responsibilities is not intended to be definitive, but to assist members of the faculty in knowing where to direct any problems or questions that may arise. Faculty may also find interest in the institutional organizational charts found in the faculty portal: HR>Organizational Charts.
The most recent directory information with on-campus departments and phone numbers can be obtained at my.RCU.edu under Reference Documents.
President
The president is the chief executive officer reporting to the Board of Trustees, and serves as the official advisor to, and executive agent of, the Board of Trustees and its executive committee.
Provost
The provost is the chief academic officer reporting to the president, and governs the academic programs and their budgets, accreditation and institutional assessment efforts, faculty affairs, and educational policies.
Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (VPIE)
The Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Higher Learning Commission managing accreditation efforts, and reports to the provost. He or she supports data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement assessments and activities.
Academic Deans
Academic deans report to the provost and manage the academic divisions designated as Schools, the academic programs within Schools, faculty, and budgets to ensure conditions that promote student success.
Program Directors and Department Chairs
Program directors and department chairs report to academic deans to support and manage specific programs and students.
Registrar
The registrar reports to the provost and ensures the accuracy of academic data and compliance with regulatory standards. He or she manages student academic records, course scheduling, and graduation procedures.