INDEX

INDEX for Lecturers

Introduction
Table of Contents

History
Sponsorship
Catholic Identity

1. Mission, Organization, Governance

2. Faculty Policies

3. Academic Policies and Practices

4. Administrative Policies and Practices

5. Student Life

6. University Advancement

7. University Standing Committees

Appendix

Faculty Handbook (PDF)

Faculty Handbook for Lecturers (PDF)

1.8.1 President of the University

The President of the University serves for a term of five years with the right to succession, subject to the advice and consent of a majority of the Members of the Corporation. In the election of the President, the Board of Trustees shall give first consideration to duly qualified members of the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania.

The President of the University administers the government of Marywood University as its chief executive officer. She is an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees and all committees of the Board.

In the case of the disability of the President of the University, the duties of that office shall be performed by a University officer designated by the Board of Trustees with the consent of a majority of the Members of the Corporation.

It is the responsibility of the President

to lead the University in the fulfillment of its mission, goals and objectives;
to be committed to academic excellence and to the philosophy of a comprehensive Catholic university;
to implement policy decisions of the Board of Trustees;
to issue public statements on behalf of the University;
to lead in the efforts of long-range planning and its implementation; and
to work closely with the University Advancement staff in their work of fund raising.

1.8.2 Vice President for Academic Affairs

The President of the University appoints, with Board of Trustees approval, for a term of three years with the right to succession, a Vice President for Academic Affairs who is the chief academic officer with the direct responsibility for the proper functioning of the academic programs of the University. The President of the University reserves the right to terminate such an appointment for cause upon approval of a majority of the Board of Trustees.

1.8.2.1 Deans

The deans in the Academic Affairs Area are administrative officers responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the proper functioning of their areas of responsibility and the implementation of University policies.

A dean is appointed by the President of the University for a term of three years with the right to succession. Such appointment may be terminated by the President of the University for cause.

In the third year of a dean's term, the Vice President for Academic Affairs surveys opinion of selected faculty, staff, and administrators concerning the dean's performance in office. The results of this survey are forwarded to the President of the University with the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

1.8.2.2 Department Chairpersons

1.8.2.3 Other Academic Administrators

1.8.3 Vice President for Student Life

1.8.4 Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer

1.8.5 Vice President for University Advancement

1.8.6 Secretary of the University