1.0 THE PURPOSE OF THE FACULTY HANDBOOK.....1-1 1.1 HISTORY.....1-1 1.2 MISSION AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS.....1-2 1.2.1 Mission Statement.....1-2 1.2.2 Institutional Strategic Goals and Objectives.....1-4 1.3 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP.....1-4 1.4 BOARD OF REGENTS.....1-5 1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE.....1-6 1.5.1 President.....1-6 1.5.1.1 Special Assistant to the President.....1-6 1.5.1.2 General Counsel to the University.....1-6 1.5.1.3 Internal Auditor.....1-6 1.5.1.4 Director of Athletics.....1-6 1.5.2 Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.....1-7 1.5.2.1 Other Academic Officers.....1-7 1.5.3 Vice President for Institutional Advancement.....1-7 1.5.3.1 Other Academic Officers in Institutional Advancement.....1-7 1.5.4 Vice President for Brand Identity and University Relations.....1-7 1.5.4.1 Other Administrative Officers in Brand Identity and University Relations.....1-7 1.5.5 Vice President for Student Engagement and Enrollment Management.....1-7 1.5.5.1 Other Administrative Officers in Student Engagement and Enrollment Management.....1-8 1.5.6 Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO.....1-8 1.5.6.1 Other Administrative Officers in Finance and Administration.....1-8 1.5.7 Deans or Comparable Academic Officers.....1-8 1.5.7.1 Appointment.....1-8 1.5.7.2 Duties and Responsibilities.....1-8