Structure Each center and/or institute should have a director (or co-directors). The designation of those individuals(s) shall occur in conjunction with the initial creation of the center or institute and have the approval of the department chair and cost center head/dean. The director is responsible for working with colleagues (and an advisory board, if needed) to meet the mission and purpose of the center or institute and demonstrate compliance with reporting requirements. Periodic evaluation of the performance of the center or institute is the responsibility of the appropriate cost center head/dean, and in the case with academic centers or institutes, in consultation with the chair of the department in which the director resides. Should the performance of the director fail to meet the needs of the center or institute, the cost center head/dean can, in consultation with the department chair and/or advisory board, take action as needed, including the removal of the director. For centers with a multidisciplinary mission, any personnel action shall be collaborative among the respective cost center heads/deans and department chairs.
In the event there is a need for the replacement of a center or institute director, Appendix A outlines the process to be followed.
The creation of advisory boards is encouraged, but not required. The membership of such shall be coordinated by the director with approval by the cost center head/dean and department chair. Advisory boards do not exercise administrative authority over the center or institute. Reporting Procedures Centers and institutes are considered a part of the organization structure of the university. As such, the director must compile and submit annual and periodic reports compliant with the guidelines outlined by the university Institutional Effectiveness Committee, utilizing the online process and template. Periodic Review Centers and institutes will conduct an audit of their activities and contribution to the university ’s mission every five years. The report of that audit will be reviewed by the COAD and/or Executive Council to determine continued viability. Should a center or institute be deemed non-viable, it will be afforded the opportunity to provide an improvement plan. A subsequent review after one year will be conducted and a final recommendation will be made to the President by the COAD or Executive Council to either continue the center or institute for an additional four years or discontinue it.
Approved by Executive Council: February 19, 2024 Minor clarification edits by President’s Office concerning ACHE notifications: March 11, 2024
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