- Provost - The Provost, serves as the Chief Academic Officer, is an officer of the University,
a member of the President's Cabinet and reports directly to the President. The Provost
is responsible for the academic affairs of the institution, to include Access and
Enrollment Services; Research and Public Service; five academic schools, namely: School
of Business, School of Education, School of Nursing, College of Science & Mathematics,
and College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; the University Honors Program; the
Office of Institutional Research and Planning; the Office of Global and Graduate Education;
the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities;
Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning, a workforce training unit; Student Success
and Athletics. Working closely with senior leadership and the faculty, the Provost
leads and supports curriculum development and outcomes assessment, and faculty development.
The Provost is also responsible for the management of the academic budget, is engaged
in planning, policy formation and financial analysis, and serves as chief executive
in the President's absence. With offices on both campuses, the Provost is expected
to reside on St. Croix.
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- Vice Provost Research & Graduate Studies - The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRGS) is the principal resource
and advisor to the Provost of the University on all matters pertaining to the development
and implementation research and graduate studies policies, infrastructure, and programs.
The VPRGS supports all units, faculty, students, and staff across the University to
strategically advance research and related activities. The VPRGS also ensures that
the vision, mission, and goals of the Research and Graduate Studies aligns with and
supports the mission of the University. The VPRGS serves as the Research Integrity
Officer, the Provost's designee for Technology Transfer, and provides opportunities
for Partnership development and other incentives to grow research excellence. The
VPRGS also monitors and assesses systems for effective administration and monitoring
of the UVI Research and Graduate Studies enterprise, and may serve as a primary representative
of UVI at various forum that focus on UVI's Research and Graduate Studies portfolio.
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- Vice Provost Access & Enrollment - The Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services (ACES) represents the Provost
in a variety of administrative and managerial functions as assigned by the Provost;
oversees the administration of the offices of the Registrar, Admission, Financial
Aid and Recruitment; serves as the primary contact with Human Resources for all human
relations issues between ACES and the Office of the Provost; and coordinates with
other University committees which handle retention and recruitment of students. In
addition, the Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services is responsible for compliance
with academic policies pertaining to admission and graduation requirements; oversees
the professional development and annual evaluation of the staff of ACES; serves on
internal and external Admissions and Recruitment field teams; and is responsible for
implementing UVI Vision 2012 Access and Enrollment Service Plan 2006-2009. The Vice
Provost for Access and Enrollment Services also develops strategies for University
wide involvement in recruitment and retention initiatives; and develops strategies
for implementing programs abroad.
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- Vice President Administration & Finance - The Vice President of Administration and Finance (A&F), under the direction of
the President, serves as chief financial officer providing fiscal and administrative
leadership to a team of directors and managers who are responsible for the daily operations
of the finance, accounting and purchasing, benefits, capital projects, and human resources
departments and oversight of the environmental health and safety department; oversees
and evaluates a complex and diverse program of business functions, and develops and
implements financial policies and practices. The Vice President of Administration
and Finance is also responsible for managing the University's resources to facilitate
and support the strategic plan and sustainable budget; develops and oversees all fiscal
planning, policies, and regulations; fiscal administration of all institutional funds;
and the cost of effective planning and operations of the University's major administrative
functions. In addition, the Vice President of Administration and Finance provides
leadership in the area of finance including investments, management of budget development,
executing processes, and fiscal controls. The Vice President of Administration and
Finance also serves as the administration's liaison to the Board of Trustees' Finance
Committee and the Building and Grounds Committee; to external financial institutions;
and to government and business organizations.
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- Vice President Institutional Advancement - The Vice President for Institutional Advancement (IA) serves as a member of the
President's Cabinet and provides leadership for the Office of Institutional Advancement
and its associated areas. The Vice President has direct oversight for alumni relations,
annual giving, major gifts, public relations and the Reichhold Center for the Arts
and is charged with leading and managing these areas. The Vice President will foster
relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develop innovative methods
to meet University objectives stated in the UVI Strategic Plan and the President's
Seven Management Values. The Vice President serves as the University's primary fundraiser,
and participates on a variety of institution wide committees. The Vice President plays
a pivotal role in enhancing the cultivation of alumni relationships. The Vice President
will also champion the planning and execution of the University's capital campaign
efforts.
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Vice President for Information Systems and Assessment - The Vice President for Information System and Assessment reports directly to the
President. The position is accountable for providing the managerial and technological
leadership for the University's Information and Technology Services which includes
the libraries, distance learning, and learning and classroom environment. The Vice
President is also responsible for providing leadership to the administrative assessment
processes throughout the University, including the strategic plan goals and the Key
Performance Indicators. This includes managing the Institutional Research unit. In
regards to information systems, the position is responsible for identifying and communicating
the technology implications for the strategic plan and anticipates chance and emerging
trends in information technology, library science and communication as they apply
to the mission and goals of the University. The Vice President for Information Systems
and Assessment is a member of the President's Cabinet and responsible for providing
administrative support to the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Advisory
Boards. Major areas of responsibility include strategic planning, policy development,
integrated implementation and management of infrastructure, systems and human and
fiscal resources, staff leadership and development, project management leadership
and user support systems.
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Vice President for Business Development and Innovation - The Vice President of Business Development and Innovation reports to the President
as a member of the President's Cabinet and will have both leadership and administrative
responsibilities for exploring, developing and implementing revenue generating opportunities
for the University. An agreed upon number of new business ventures will be launched
each year. The Vice President will provide oversight to the Institute for Leadership
and Organizational Effectiveness and ensure that this revenue producing entity expands
and become the premier consulting and training entity for government and academic
institutions in the Caribbean. The Vice President will work closely with senior administrators
throughout the University to cultivate business and innovative initiatives related
to their perspective areas. Working with the President and the CFO, the Vice President
will oversee an entrepreneurship fund which will invest in potential revenue generating
activities and develop revenue sharing models. The Vice President will also serve
as Executive Director of the Foundation of the University of the Virgin Islands, and
carry out other special projects assigned by the President.
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Director of Presidential Operations - The Director of Presidential Operations is responsible for the administrative operation
of the Office of the President and is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Director
works with the President to establish and maintain close working relationships with
the University's senior administration, and act on behalf of the President on appropriate
assigned administrative and operational matters. Responsible for meetings, agendas,
and follow ups for the President's Cabinet, assisting the President in making special
requests and assigning tasks to the senior administration, monitoring important University
projects and issues for the President, and developing presentations and policy communications
for the President. Works closely and cooperatively with the President on all administrative
and policy matters which impact the effectiveness of the President. The Director of
Presidential Operations will manage and review the budget operations of the Office
and improve the work product of the President's Office through the development and
implementation of effective policies, procedures and systems, handle special projects,
and all other duties as assigned by the President. The Director will supervise the
Administrative Specialist and student workers assigned to the Office of the President.
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- Dean of the School of Business - The Dean of the School of Business is the Academic Administrative Officer of the
school and reports directly to the Provost; travels between both campuses; manages
all personnel issues within the school; recruits and hires faculty in accordance with
the administrative and faculty policies of the University; leads the Division's effort
towards accreditation; develops collaborative relationships with external community
to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; assists the
Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment; coordinates student advising
procedures; assists in developing outreach programs; participates on University's
committees and other faculty activities; and coordinates program review of school
programs. The Dean of Business is also responsible for the professional development
needs of faculty department programs; creates and enacts division curriculum review
plan; establishes vision and mission statements, goals and objectives that create
a master plan for the Division that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012;
establishes strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of the University;
maintains a deep commitment of engagement with the community and enhances and sustains
an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative
programs and recruits and retains well-qualified students. Other duties include developing
and supporting new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health
and well-being of society; providing sound fiscal leadership; developing resources
for faculty research initiatives and assisting in faculty efforts to secure external
funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans
to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education curriculum
based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).
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- Dean of the School of Education - The Dean of the School of Education is the Academic and Administrative Officer of
the school and reports directly to the Provost; maintains relationships with the Board
of Education, Virgin Islands Department of Education and Federal agencies. Additional
responsibilities include but are not limited to managing all personnel issues within
the Division, recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative
and faculty policies of the University, traveling between both campuses, leading the
Division's effort towards accreditation, developing collaborative relationships with
external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum,
assisting the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment, and coordinating
student advising procedures. The Dean also assists in developing outreach programs,
participates on University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinates
program review of school programs; is responsible for the professional development
needs of faculty and department programs; creates and enacts a division curriculum
review plan; establishes vision and mission statements, goals and objectives that
create a master plan for the Division that furthers the University's Strategic Plan
2006-2012; establishes strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of
the University; and maintains a deep commitment of engagement with the community.
Other duties include enhancing and sustaining an environment of academic excellence
including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified
students; developing and supporting new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute
to the health and well-being of society; providing sound fiscal leadership; developing
resources for faculty research initiatives and assisting in faculty efforts to secure
external funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other
Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education
curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).
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- Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences - The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is the Academic and Administrative
Officer of the college and reports directly to the Provost. Responsibilities include
but are not limited to managing all personnel issues within the Division; recruiting
and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the
University; traveling between both campuses; developing collaborative relationships
with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the
curriculum; coordinating student advising procedures; and assisting in developing
outreach programs. The Dean will also participate on University's committees and other
faculty activities; coordinate program review of school programs; responsible for
the professional development needs of faculty, and Division efforts in achieving the
objectives of the University's vision 2012; maintain a deep commitment of engagement
with the community; enhance and sustain an environment of academic excellence including
the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified
students; develop and support new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute
to the health and well-being of society; provide sound fiscal leadership; develop
resources for faculty research initiatives and assist in faculty efforts to secure
external funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other
Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education
curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).
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- Dean of the School of Nursing - The Dean of the School of Nursing is the Academic and Administrative Officer of the
School of Nursing and reports directly to the Provost. The Dean also maintains relationships
with the State Board of Nursing and appropriate agencies. The Dean of the School of
Nursing is responsible for managing all personnel issues within the school; recruiting
and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the
University; traveling between both campuses; leading the Division's effort towards
accreditation; developing collaborative relationships with external community to support
experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; assisting the Office
of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment; coordinating student advising procedures;
and, assisting in developing outreach programs. The Dean will also participate on
University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinate program review of
school programs; responsible for the professional development needs of the faculty
and department; create and enact a division curriculum review plan; establish vision
and mission statements, goals and objective that create a master plan for the Division
that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012; and establish strong relationships
with constituents inside and outside of the University. Other duties include maintaining
a deep commitment of engagement with the community; enhancing and sustaining an environment
of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and
recruit and retain well-qualified students; developing and supporting new undergraduate
and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; providing
sound fiscal leadership; developing resources for faculty research initiatives and
assisting in faculty efforts to secure external funding. The Dean will also be expected
to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships,
and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and
core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).
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- Dean of the College of Science & Mathematics- The Dean of the College of Science and Math is the Academic and Administrative Officer
of the college and reports directly to the Provost; responsible for managing all personnel
issues within the Division; recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative
and faculty policies of the university; traveling between both campuses; leading the
Division's effort towards accreditation; developing collaborative relationships with
external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum;
and assisting the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment. The Dean
will also coordinate student advising procedures; assist in developing outreach programs;
participate on University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinate program
review of school programs; responsible for the professional development needs of faculty
and department; create and enact a division curriculum review plan; establish vision
and mission statements, goals and objectives that create a master plan for the Division
that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012; and establish strong relationships
with constituents inside and outside of the University. Other duties include maintaining
a deep commitment of engagement with the community; enhancing and sustaining an environment
of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and
recruit and retain well-qualified students; developing and supporting new undergraduate
and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; providing
sound fiscal leadership; developing resources for faculty research initiatives and
assisting in faculty efforts to secure external funding. The Dean will also be expected
to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships,
and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and
core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).
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Dean of Students (St. Thomas Campus & Albert A. Sheen Campus) - The Dean of Students reports directly to the Provost and serves as a member of
the President’s Cabinet. The Dean has oversight for the Division of Student Affairs
personnel and programming, specifically: new student orientation programs, counseling
& placement, student employment, health services, student governance, student leadership
development, student activities, residence life, food services, student discipline/judicial
affairs and services for students with special needs.
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Director of Campus Operations - The Director of Campus Operations reports directly to the Vice President of Administration
and Finance and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Director is involved
in the design and implementation of campus based capital projects and oversee the
management for all business and facilities services for the St. Croix Campus. Responsible
for the Campus Bookstore, campus security, physical plant operations, facilities renovations,
custodial (housekeeping) and grounds operations, utilities, transportation services
and emergency preparedness. In charge of planning, budgeting and management of business
services, mailroom, and facilities management on the St. Croix Campus.
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- The Dean of Innovation and Student Success - Will lead with the development and implementation of innovative curricula and pedagogical
approaches, and oversee the implementation of a holistic student support, and intentional
student professional development in order to cultivate an ethos that enhances student
success in a measurable manner throughout the institution, according to UVI. She will
also lead the launching of the new UVI 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center
that will serve as a catalytic resource for the integration of creative and innovative
academic approaches across both campuses.
