{"id":467,"date":"2014-05-12T14:54:25","date_gmt":"2014-05-12T19:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/policy-procedure-manual\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:09:15","slug":"1-7-office-of-the-president","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/policy-procedure-manual\/general-administration\/1-7-office-of-the-president\/","title":{"rendered":"1.7. Office of the President"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1.7 Office of the President<\/span><\/h2>

The President, the chief executive officer of the University, is empowered to perform all actions to make effective the policies of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. The President is charged with the overall responsibility for the organization and administration of the University in accordance with the authority vested in the President by the Board of Supervisors.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.1 Scope of the Office<\/span><\/h3>

The President appoints and employs University personnel in accordance with applicable state law and Board of Supervisors\u2019 policy. In practice, the President relies upon various administrative officers and faculty bodies to recommend policies and procedures, but retains the authority to administer the University in accordance with provisions of applicable state law and policies of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.<\/span><\/p>

The Board grants authority to the presidents of the colleges and universities within the University of Louisiana System, or their designees, the right to hire or dismiss any classified employee in compliance with state law and appropriate Civil Service Commission regulations. All such action should be reported on System personnel forms.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.2 Board Rules Governing Presidents<\/span><\/h3>

The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System<\/span>\u00a0Board Bylaws and Rules\u00a0<\/span><\/i>provides specific considerations for the office of President in regards to: Contractual Arrangements, Compensation, Presidential Housing and Related Services, Presidential Expenses, and Policies Concerning Presidential Vacancies.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.3 Administrative Hierarchy<\/span><\/h3>

In the absence of the President, the chain of command specified in the current Organizational Chart reported to the Board of Supervisors is functional.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.4 Offices Reporting Directly to the President<\/span><\/h3>

The following offices, groups, and personnel report directly to the President:<\/span><\/p>

1.7.4.1\u00a0<\/span> <\/i>Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration\/Chief Financial Officer<\/span><\/a><\/h4>

1.7.4.2\u00a0<\/span>Provost <\/span>and<\/span> Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/span><\/a><\/h4>

1.7.4.3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Vice President for Student Affairs<\/span><\/a><\/h4>

1.7.4.4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Vice President for Collegiate Athletics\/Athletic Director<\/span><\/a><\/h4>

The Vice President for Collegiate Athletics\/Athletic Director has direct responsibility for the University\u2019s NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics Program, including 17 varsity sports and more than 300 student-athletes. The position supervises a staff of approximately 75 and represents the University within the Southland Conference and nationally. The Vice President for Collegiate Athletics\/Athletic Director reports to the President and serves as a member of the President\u2019s Cabinet.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.4.5\u00a0 <\/span>Internal Auditor<\/span><\/h4>

The Internal Auditor conducts audits for a variety of programs.\u00a0 These audits ensure the legitimate use of funds and determine compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and laws.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.4.6 Associate<\/span>\u00a0Athletic Director for Compliance <\/span>and Administration<\/span><\/h4>

The <\/span>Associate <\/span>Athletic Director for Compliance educates, monitors and provides oversight in all institutional, Southland Conference and NCAA athletics rules and regulations. These rules include, but are not limited to,\u00a0eligibility, recruiting and membership. The position also assists\u00a0in athletics event operations.<\/span><\/p>

1.7.4.7 <\/span>SACSCOC Liaison<\/span><\/h4>

SACSCOC Liaison is responsible for the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>