VII.C. Information on Divisions of the University
VII.C.1. BOV
The governing body of James Madison University is the BOV (board), which by state statue is responsible for overseeing the effective governance of the university. The board consists of 15 members appointed by the governor and a nonvoting student member elected by the student body. For more information, see: BOV.
VII.C.2. Office of the President
The president of James Madison University has been given full administrative responsibility for the university by the BOV and statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The president is assisted in the administration of the university by a number of major administrative positions, including the Provost, senior vice president for administration and finance, senior vice president for student affairs and university planning, senior vice president for advancement, and executive assistant to the president.
In the implementation of the overall administrative responsibility for the university, the president calls on faculty members, students, administrators and staff members for advice and assistance. This is accomplished primarily through appointed and elected representatives from the faculty, student body, administration and staff. For more information, see: Office of the President
The executive assistant to the president oversees the Office of Diversity and the following units:
Office of Admissions
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Equal Employment Office
Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World
University Events
VII.C.3. Division of Academic Affairs
The Provost is the university's chief academic officer and is accountable to the president for all aspects of academic administration. The Provost is responsible for coordinating the university's academic programs, the offices that support the academic mission, and many offices serving student needs. For more information, see: Academic Affairs.
The Provost oversees the following areas. More information is available at the following Web sites.
Colleges
- Arts and Letters
- Business
- Education
- Integrated Science and Technology
- Science and Mathematics
- Visual and Performing Arts
Libraries and Educational Technology
University Studies
General Education Program
Honors Program
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Academic Advising
Colleges:
Arts & Letters
Visual & Performing Arts
Academic Policy & Curriculum Services
Academic Program Review
Academic Student Services
Cross Disciplinary Studies & Planning
Furious Flower Poetry Center
Honor Council
Online Curriculum System
Registrar
Vice Provost, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Health & Human Services
Colleges
Integrated Science and Technology
Science and Mathematics
Center for Materials Science
School of Engineering
Vice Provost Research and Public Service
Center for Assessment and Research Studies
Economic Development and Partnership
Programs
Institute for Infrastructure and Information
Assurance
Sponsored Programs
Valley of Virginia Partnership for Education
VII.C.4. Division of Administration and Finance
The senior vice president for administration and finance is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the university. The vice president assists the president in establishing university wide plans and priorities and plays a central role in advancing the university's development through the most effective use of its human and financial resources. Specific areas of responsibility include: budget, business services, finance, human resources, information technology, and resource planning. In addition, the senior vice president serves as the legislative liaison for the university. For more information, see: Administration and Finance.
The senior vice president for administration and finance oversees the following areas. More information is available on the following Web sites.
- Bookstore
- Card Services
- Copy Centers
- Dining Services
- Facilities Management
- Parking Services
- Post Office
- Procurement
- Telecommunications
Human Resources, Training and Performance
VII.C.5. Division of Student Affairs and University Planning
The senior vice president for student affairs and university planning serves as the executive officer responsible for the development of a campus environment conducive to the positive educational and personal growth of students. The senior vice president, faculty members and staff members, working cooperatively with students, develop diverse programs and services designed to meet the needs of individual students and the university community. For additional information, see: Student Affairs.
The vice president for student affairs and university planning oversees the following areas. More information is available at the following websites.
Multicultural /International Student Services
- Associate Vice President
- Center for Multicultural/International Student Services
- Counseling and Student Development Center
- University Health Center
Student Life
- Associate Vice President
- Ombudspersons
- Residence Life
- University and College Centers
- University Recreation
Student Success
- Associate Vice President
- Career & Academic Planning
- Community Service Learning
- Learning Resource Centers
- Orientation
- Student Success
University Planning
VII.C.6. Division of University Advancement
The senior vice president for university advancement has the primary responsibility for the areas of advancement information services, communications and marketing, constituent relations and development. The division is organized into programs for internal and external communications; parent, alumni and donor relations; and fundraising. In addition, advancement information services accepts gifts to the university and provides reports of alumni from internal requests. For more information, see: University Advancement.
The senior vice president for university advancement oversees the following areas. For more information, please view the individual Web sites.
