Policy Number: 4.100
The President is the chief executive officer of the institution and the administrative officer of the Board of Trustees. The President has the final administrative responsibility over all activities of the College, is responsible to the Board of Trustees in all matters, and serves as a bridge of communication between the Board and the College.
The President is responsible for:
Board Relations
- Reporting officially to the Board of Trustees on College operations and activities and assisting with the development of institutional priorities, mission and vision.
Community, State and National Relations
- Developing and maintaining effective communication and relationships with community, state and national leaders for the purpose of promoting the College.
- Working with the National Park College Foundation Board to accept gifts and raise private funds on behalf of the College Foundation for the future enrichment of various College
Academic and Student Services Programs
- Overseeing an effective academic and student services
- Recommending to the Board of Trustees and administering institutional expenditures and operational budgeting in a manner giving to academic services the highest priority of available
- Organizing a free and open academic environment in the College, ensuring academic freedom for faculty and a positive atmosphere for teaching.
Fiscal Operations
- Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees that promote sound, effective fiscal planning and operation of the College.
Staff and Personnel Relationships
- Communicating with the shared governance bodies of the College to ensure clear, collaborative communication on and contribution to institutional policy making.
- Ensuring an unbiased and transparent hiring process for all
- Maintaining effective staff and personnel relationships.
- Initiating and calling meetings of faculty and/or staff.
Management and Administration
- Executing Board of Trustee policy within the framework of State laws and administration.