Office of the President
                                                              April 7, 1970





     Members, Board of Trustees:

                REORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

     Recommendations: (1) that the following titles in the central administration be
     eliminated effective July 1, 1970: Executive Vice President, Vice President
     for Research (the title Dean of the Graduate School remains as a separate
     entity), Provost, and Special Assistant to the President. It is further recom-
     mended that the following new titles be created: Vice President for Academic
     Affairs, Vice President for Institutional Planning, and Vice President for
     Administration.

     (2) that the following appointments be made effective July 1, 1970:

            Vice President for Academic Affairs -- Dr. Lewis W. Cochran

            Vice President for Institutional Planning -- Dr. A. D. Albright

            Vice President for Administration -- Dr. Alvin L. Morris

     (3) effective immediately, that the title Dean of the Community College System
     be changed to Vice President--Community College System and that Dr. Ellis F.
     Hartford be appointed to that office.

     Background: After observing the operation of the existing organizational
     structure for nearly a year, it is proposed that the central administration be
     reorganized as shown on the attached organizational chart.

     The primary basis of the reorganization is the assignment of new titles and
     responsibilities to individuals who already serve in the central administration.

     In general terms, a new emphasis is placed on academic administration for the
     Division of Colleges and for undergraduate education. New provisions are
     made for the management of data concerning students and their educational
     experiences, for evaluation of instructional programs, and for long range plan-
     ning. Administrative support for the President's Office is broadened. And
     finally, the Community College System is given more prominent representation
     in the central administration.

     Specific duties of each of the officers will be provided in subsequent Adminis-
     trative Regulations.


Action: Approved       X     Disapproved             Other



Date:      April 7



, 1970