1.02 Delegation of Executive Responsibility

Last Revised: 9 April 2010

Refer Questions to: Office of the President

Scope

This policy applies to all offices and divisions of Gallaudet University.

Policy

Administrative responsibility for the daily operation of Gallaudet University is vested in the President by the Board of Trustees. The President functions as the chief executive officer of the institution at all times, including weekends and when the University is not in session.

In the absence or incapacitation of the President, the Provost serves as the chief executive officer. In the event a decision affecting the institution must be made in the absence or incapacitation of both the President and the Provost, responsibility falls to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. In the absence or incapacitation of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, responsibility falls to the Vice President, Clerc Center.

Approved by: Gallaudet University Board of Trustees