Faculty Guide to Resources and Policies

Faculty Guide to Resources and Policies

MSUM Academic AffairsFaculty Guide Administration / Governance

Administration / Governance

Academic Affairs
Academic Deans
Alumni Foundation
Chairpersons and Directors
Committees
Enrollment Management
Finance and Administration
Meet and Confer
President
Student Affairs

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

Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs -- TBA
Owens Hall 206
477-2292
Office of Provost/Academic Affairs

The provost/senior 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 Academic Resource Office, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business and Industry, College of Education and Human Services, College of Social and Natural Sciences, University College, Graduate Studies, Institutional Research, Instructional Resources, and Records Office.

Finance and Administration

Janet Mahoney, Vice President
Owens Hall 208
477-2070
Office of Finance and Administration

The vice president is responsible to the president for the Office of Finance and Administration by administering university-wide functions such as capital project planning and management, fiscal leadership, planning including managing systems for resource allocation and for budget planning. The Vice President oversees Key and Card Access; Business Office (Accounting and Purchasing, Student Payroll and Post Office) and the Physica Plant .

Student Affairs

Warren Wiese, 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 Bookstore, Career and Placement Services, Comstock Memorial Union, Counseling and Personal Growth, Hendrix Health Center and Wellness Center, Multicultural Affairs, and Student Support Services. The vice president is advisor to the Student Senate.

Alumni Foundation

Joan Justesen, Vice President
Owens Hall 203F
477-2142
Alumni Foundation Office

The Vice President reports to the president and oversees the Alumni Foundation, a private, non-profit corporation involved in developing alumni and community relationships, promoting the university and providing funding for academic excellence. The Alumni Foundation is governed by a 24-member board of directors.

Enrollment Management

Diane Solinger, Vice President
Owens Hall 206
477-2171

The Vice President reports to the president and oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, Judicial Affairs, Housing and Residential Life, International Student Affairs, and the Office of First Year Programs.

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, Dean
Bridges Hall 250B
477-2764

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

College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Teri Walseth, Dean
Murray Commons
477-2096

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

Graduate Studies
Dr. Richard K. Adler, Dean
Flora Frick Hall 153
477-2134

Instructional Resources
Brittney Goodman, Dean
Livingston Lord Library 120
477-2923

University College
Denise Gorsline, Dean
Flora Frick Hall 153
477-4623

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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