Faculty Handbook – August 2022 3 Communications and Marketing division charged with goals that support the university's mission, vision and strategic direction. The position provides strategic leadership in the areas of enrollment, communication, marketing, crisis management and outreach. In addition, the Vice President serves as the university’s key spokesperson. The following areas report directly to the Vice President of Enrollment, Communications and Marketing: Admissions, Financial Aid, and Communications and Marketing. Dean of Students The Dean of Students is directly responsible to the President for all matters pertaining to Student Affairs at the university and serves on the Executive Leadership Team. The vision of Student Affairs is to promote student success through engagement, holistic wellness, and providing excellent student-centered services. Student Affairs is comprised of the Avera Student Center, Avera Student Health, Campus Safety, Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Homecoming, Multicultural Student Affairs, New Student Programs (HOWL & Wolf Pack Welcome), Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Prevention Services, Residence Life and Dining Services, Student Government Association, Student Involvement and Leadership, Student Organizations, Summer Camps and Conferences, and Title IX. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics The Director of Athletics is directly responsible to the President for all matters pertaining to athletics at the university and serves on the Executive Leadership Team. The Director of Athletics leads the NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics program and university intramurals and wellness. The Director of Athletics is responsible for budget management, NCAA and NSIC compliance, personnel, student-athlete experience, and creating and developing resources through fundraising. ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA) assists the Provost in supervision of all aspects of the university’s academic programs. The AVPAA oversees compliance for institutional accreditation processes and serves as the university Accreditation Liaison Officer with the Higher Learning Commission. The AVPAA assists the Provost in the supervision of university curriculum planning and processes and with the SDBOR Academic Affairs Council, and chairs the university Academic Affairs Committee. The AVPAA serves as the Director of Graduate Studies, works closely with the academic deans on graduate program development, and chairs the Graduate Council. The AVPAA supervises the Director of Online and Continuing Education, Director of the Library, Director (Principal) of the Center for Statewide E-Learning, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Director of the Honors Program, and Graduate Studies office staff. The AVPAA reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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