Faculty Guide to Resources and Policies

Faculty Guide to Resources and Policies

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Administration / Governance

Academic Affairs
Academic Deans
Chairpersons and Directors
Committees
Facilities and Administration
Meet and Confer
President
Student Affairs
University Planning and Budget Officer

President

Dr. Edna Syzmanski
Owens Hall 203
477-5093
President's Office

Dr. Edna Syzmanski was appointed President of Minnesota State University Moorhead by the State University Board effective July 1, 2008. As President, she is chief executive officer of the University and is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the institution and for ensuring that the affairs of the University are conducted in accordance with all relevant statutes, rules of appropriate state agencies, the Governing Rules, Internal Rules, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Policies, MnSCU Administrative Procedures, and University Policies and Procedures. She is responsible for defining and attaining the mission and goals of the institution and representing the University to its various publics and constituencies.

Academic Affairs

Dr. Bette G. Midgarden, Vice President
Dr. Jean K. Sando, Associate Vice President and Dean of General Education
Owens Hall 206
477-2292
Office of Academic Affairs

The vice president is responsible to the president for instruction, curriculum, and the faculty. This includes responsibility for the examination of curricular offerings, the staffing of all the educational programs, and recommending budget allocations for all the educational programs. Academic programs and administrative units reporting to the vice president include the four academic colleges, Academic Support Programs, Advising Support Center, Institutional Research, Instructional Resources, and Records Office.

Facilities and Administration

Daniel Kirk, Vice President
Owens Hall 208
477-2156
Office of Facilities and Administration

The vice president is responsible to the president for the Office of Facilities and Administration (including Key and Card Access); Physical Plant (including Building Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Scheduling); the Business Office (including Payroll and Post Office); Human Resources; Information Technology; and Security.

Student Affairs

Warren Wiese, Vice President
Diane Solinger, Assistant Vice President
Owens Hall 206
477-2171
Office of Student Affairs

The vice president reports to the president and has overall responsibility for student development and life on the university campus. Specific departments that report to the vice president include Admissions, Bookstore, Counseling and Personal Growth, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Housing & Residential Life, Career & Placement Services, International Student Advising, International Student Recruitment and Admission, Security, Student Development, Health Center, Student Union, and Food Services. The vice president also has programmatic responsibility for the New Student Orientation, Minority Student Affairs, Disabled Student Services, Campus Discipline, International Student Program, Student Activities/Organizations, Enrollment Management, the Women's Center, and Cultural Diversity. The vice president is advisor to the Student Senate.

University Planning and Budget Officer
Jean Hollaar
Owens Hall 214E
477-2336

The University Planning and Budget Officer reports to the president and is responsible to provide fiscal leadership, planning, and information to the president, Cabinet officers, and the campus community. This includes managing systems for resource allocation and for budget planning.

Academic Deans
As administrative head of a college, the academic dean plays a leading role in the development of the academic program. The dean is responsible for the faculty of the college and reports to the vice president for academic affairs. The dean, with the assistance of department chairpersons and program directors, coordinates the assignment of classroom space, prepares class schedules, develops recruiting procedures, and is responsible for budget preparation and control. The dean also prepares recommendations on faculty appointments, salaries, promotions, and retention.

College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Timothy Borchers, Interim Dean
Rebecca Sundet-Schoenwald, Associate Dean
Bridges Hall 250B
477-2764

College of Business and Industry
Dr. David Crockett, Dean
Center for Business 100B
477-2076

College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Teri Walseth, Dean
Dr. Richard K. Adler, Associate Dean
Lommen Hall 212A
477-2096

College of Social and Natural Sciences
Dr. Ronald Jeppson, Dean
Hagen Hall 107
477-5892

Instructional Resources and Distance Learning
Brittney Goodman, Associate Vice President and Dean
Livingston Lord Library 120
477-2923

General Education and Corrick Center for General Education
Dr. Jean K. Sando, Associate Vice President and Dean
Owen Hall 206A
477-2068

Graduate Studies
Dr. Richard K. Adler, Dean
Owens Hall 215
477-2134

Chairpersons and Directors
These individuals serve as the administrative coordinators of their academic programs and, working closely with their faculty, provide leadership in the development of other policies and procedures. They are responsible for the efficient management of their programs.

Committees

The committee structure at Minnesota State University Moorhead is designed to provide the use of expertise in planning and decision making. By serving on committees, members contribute to recommendations that assist in carrying out the mission of the University. For detailed information on committee policy and practice, structure, and membership, refer to Academic Affairs/Committees.

Meet and Confer

Meet and Confer is the exchange of views and concerns between employers and their respective employees at meetings scheduled for this purpose in accordance with the IFO/MnSCU Agreement, Article 6, Section B and MSUAASF/MnSCU Agreement, Article 7, Section B and the applicable provision of P.E.L.R.A.

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