Subject: Governance
Board Policy
The Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the CSUS, directly responsible to the Board. The Chancellor assists the Board in fulfilling its public trust and the implementation of Board policy and direction. In fulfillment of the attendant responsibilities, the Chancellor also performs the following:
- Coordinates the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the System and its institutions;
- Acts as the public spokesperson and advocate for the CSUS and the Board;
- Organizes the meetings and agendas of the Board, in consultation with the Chair, for the efficient and effective use of the time, energy, and talents of the Board;
- Assists the Board in searches for new Presidents and, in consultation with the Board Chair, facilitates the orientation and installation of new Presidents and Board Members;
- In consultation with the Evaluation Committee of the Board, evaluates the Presidents and reviews the evaluations and recommendations with the Board;
- Works collaboratively with the Board, CSUS, and campus personnel, and other public campuses and Systems in Colorado to plan and implement public and private initiatives to assure a) political and financial support for the CSUS and public higher education, and b) accomplishment of special public initiatives and goals;
- Oversees all governmental relations and provides or arranges official testimony on behalf of the CSUS, its constituent campuses and entities, to the Colorado State Legislature; U.S. Congress; federal and state agencies, and any other organizations as may be required;
- Plans and coordinates appropriate public relations activities – including media events, press conferences, talks or speeches, public service announcements, news releases, video clips – to raise public awareness of and enhance the image and status of CSUS;
- Directs the development and implementation of the CSUS Strategic Plan, informing the Board, public, and policy makers of accomplishments and progress toward achievement of goals, including the affirmative action, outreach, and diversity goals adopted by the Board;
- Provides leadership for the periodic review of institutional programs, policies, and performance to fulfill the overall goal of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service, presenting reports to the Board annually on progress, timely issues, policy and program direction, and environmental conditions;
- Assures highly collaborative relationships among the CSUS campuses and entities to realize the most effective and efficient use of available resources;
- Recommends to the Board the appointments of CSUS Officers;
- Performs or oversees the performance of all other functions necessary to the effective operation of the CSUS and conduct of Board business;
- Performs other duties as outlined in the applicable Employment Agreement and duties as may be assigned to the Chancellor by the Board Chair or the Board.
Procedures
- The Board selects the Chancellor in accordance with Colorado law.
- The Evaluation Committee evaluates the Chancellor in accordance with established evaluation policy and presents the results and recommendations to the Board in Executive Session.
History
- Effective Oct. 4, 2013, by Board Resolution