The Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and has administrative responsibility for the academic programs and the faculty and staff serving the following academic units, colleges, schools, divisions, and departments:

College of Arts and Sciences
Mitchell College of Business
School of Computing
School of Continuing Education and Special Programs
College of Education
College of Engineering
Graduate School
University Libraries
Enrollment Services
Honors Program
Innovation in Learning Center
USA Online
Institutional Research, Planning, Assessment and Regional Campuses
Registrar
Student Academic Success and Retention

The Senior Vice President has a major role in developing academic rules and regulations, planning and developing curriculum, and planning for and participating in faculty recruitment and appointments. The Senior Vice President also acts as the Diversity Officer for Faculty and Administration.