I. Binghamton University: General Information
Overall direction of the State University is the responsibility of a
sixteen- member Board of Trustees. Fifteen members are appointed by the
Governor; the sixteenth is the president of the Student Assembly of the
State University, ex officio, who serves as a voting member of the Board.
The Chancellor, the chief executive officer of the State University of
New York, is responsible for developing and promulgating University- wide
policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, including revising the University's
Master Plan, coordinating the University- wide budget process, overseeing
facilities and academic planning, and directing statewide programs for
the educationally disadvantaged.
The Council of the State University of New York at Binghamton is a ten-member
body. Nine members are appointed by the Governor; one is elected by and
from among the undergraduate and graduate students of the University and
is a voting member. The Council's duties and powers include recommending
to the Board of Trustees candidates for appointment as President; reviewing
major plans regarding the development on improvement of the faculty, student
life and academic programs; making regulations regarding campus facilities;
naming buildings and grounds; making regulations regarding student conduct;
and exercising supervision of student housing and safety.
The day- to- day affairs of the State University of New York at Binghamton
are conducted by the President, the administrative staff, and the faculty.
The roles of the President and major administrative staff are described
below. The organization and functions of the faculty are described in
the Faculty By- Laws.
President
The chief executive officer of the University, the President is responsible
to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees. The President is charged
with promoting the development and effectiveness of the institution
and with overall administrative responsibility for the University, including
budgetary planning and the allocation of resources. In addition, the
President oversees the development of all University policies (as articulated
in part in the Handbook) and the appointment and supervision of employees,
as well as planning and implementation of initiatives supporting the
University's mission, academic plans, and student development. The President
also promotes the University's interests and advocates for it among
external constituencies. As part of these responsibilities, the President
prepares reports and makes recommendations to the University Council,
the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees concerning the operation, plans
and development of the institution. As chief administrative officer,
the President assigns such powers, duties, and responsibilities as are
appropriate to other administrative officers and special committees.
Executive Assistant to the President
The Executive Assistant to the President supports the Office of the
President through the supervision of secretarial staff, the maintenance
of all office files, budget monitoring, the coordination of all incoming
and outgoing mail, and the preparation of reports. The Executive Assistant
has major responsibility for liaison with and record-keeping for the
Binghamton University Council and for supervision of the development
of University and community events. Reporting to the President, the
Executive Assistant participates in meetings of the President's Staff,
represents the President on some committees, and carries out special
assignments.
Deputy to the President
Reporting directly to the President, the Deputy participates in all
meetings of the President's Staff, serves as an advisor to the President
on policy implications of decisions taken by the President and President's
Staff, and functions as a liaison with the faculty. The Deputy works
with the vice presidents on University issues; coordinates the appointment
of presidential advisory and other University committees; prepares special
letters and reports for the President; serves ex officio on a number
of committees; provides support on a wide range of campus and system-wide
issues; and carries out special tasks as assigned by the President.
University Ombudsman
The University Ombudsman is the designated neutral or impartial dispute
resolution practitioner whose major function is to provide confidential
and informal assistance to constituents of the university community
(including students, staff, faculty and/or administrators). The ombudsperson
serves to protect against abuse, bias and other improper treatment or
unfairness. Serving as a designated neutral, the ombudsperson is neither
an advocate for any individual nor the organization, but rather, an
advocate who acts as a source of information and referral, and assists
in the resolution of concerns and issues. This office supplements, but
does not replace, the University's existing resources for conflict resolution.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
As Binghamton's chief academic officer, the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs administers all the academic programs conducted
here, while also seeing to their enhancement and to the development
of the curriculum at all levels. The Provost oversees academic staff
recruitment, retention, and promotion; the academic budget; and provides
overall leadership in the furtherance of Binghamton's academic plan.
Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
The Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School provides leadership
for the development of graduate education. As the principal academic
and administrative officer of the Graduate School, the Vice Provost
oversees admissions, academic progress, and award of degrees at the
graduate level; allocates and administers state support for graduate
assistantships and fellowships; implements graduate curricular policy
as determined by the Graduate Council; has responsibility for activities
involving graduate curricular and academic matters; and works closely
with graduate directors and chairs to recruit graduate students and
develop new programs. The Vice Provost also assists both faculty and
graduate students in their realization of the teaching mission of the
institution and coordinates with the Vice President for Research to
facilitate the research mission of the institution. Academic units temporarily
housed in the Graduate School report to the Vice Provost and Dean of
the Graduate School. The Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
reports to the Provost.
Vice Provost for Strategic and Fiscal Planning
The Vice Provost is responsible for developing and maintaining base
budgets for the University's academic units and for developing strategies,
assessments, and information that guide decisions about University program
development. In addition to his responsibilities for the Provost the
Vice Provost for Strategic and Fiscal Planning will have the following
responsibilities:
- To develop long-term and yearly enrollment projections
- To develop long-term and annual budget projections
- To develop a regularized budget request process
- To collect and analyze data on key metrics that track progress toward
strategic objectives
- To track University achievements relative to System expectations
including assessment programs and performance funding
- To develop long-term and annual plans for space utilization
- To serve as a liaison to the University's facilities planning process
This officer has direct line responsibility for the operations of the
Registrar's Office, the Office of Institutional Research and Planning,
the Anderson Center for the Arts and the University Art Museum, and
has dotted reporting line responsibility for the Educational Communications
Center. The Vice Provost reports to the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs and has a dotted reporting line to the President.
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and International Affairs
The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and International Affairs
reports to the Provost and works to (1) support and enhance comprehensive
internationalization of the University, including but not limited to
growth in study-abroad and international-exchange programs and the development
of globally-inclusive campus academic programs; and (2) promote and
sustain excellence, coherence, creativity, efficiency, effectiveness,
innovation, and responsiveness in undergraduate education campus-wide
and in each of the University's five schools, including the design and
approval of new university-wide and inter-school undergraduate academic
programs. Reporting to this Vice Provost are the Director of International
Education, the Director of Languages Across the Curriculum, the Director
of the Binghamton Scholars Program, the Academic and Executive Directors
of the Center for Learning and Teaching/Discovery, the Faculty Masters,
the Assistant for Undergraduate Education and Coordinator of General
Education, the Coordinator of Honor Societies, and the directors of
integrated curricula and other such campus-wide programs.
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
The Vice Provost's responsibilities include the development of the
University's undergraduate enrollment plan, emphasizing both recruitment
and retention of students, and the supervision of the Office of Admissions
and the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. The Vice Provost
reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
The Dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences is the college's chief
administrative and academic officer, and leads it in accordance with
the University's mission and goals. Among the Dean's general responsibilities
are to consult with faculty to develop curricula and to maintain standards
of performance; to administer the college's budget; to recruit faculty;
and to take a leading role in other faculty personnel matters, including
tenure, promotion, and renewal. The Dean serves as chair of the Harpur
College Council and acts to implement such academic policies as may
be determined by that body. The Dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
reports to the Provost.
Dean of the School of Education
The Dean of the School of Education has overall responsibility for the
development and operation of that school in accordance with the University's
mission and goals. As the School's chief academic and administrative
officer, the Dean consults with the faculty in planning, developing,
and supervising curricula for the School's degree programs; recruits
and hires faculty and makes recommendations concerning faculty promotions,
tenure, and renewals; and prepares and administers the School's annual
budget. The Dean is charged with building relationships with the external
community as a part of the school's mission of service to the area.
The Dean also has responsibility for outreach and continuing education
programs specific to SOE, and directs all external funding operations.
The Dean of the School of Education reports to the Provost.
Dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs
The Dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs has overall
responsibility for the development and operation of that school in accordance
with the University's mission and goals. As the School's chief academic
and administrative officer, the Dean consults with the faculty in planning,
developing, and supervising curricula for the School's degree programs;
recruits and hires faculty and makes recommendations concerning faculty
promotions, tenure, and renewals; and prepares and administers the School's
annual budget. The Dean is charged with building relationships with
the external community as a part of the school's mission of service
to the area. The Dean also has responsibility for outreach and continuing
education programs specific to CCPA, and directs all external funding
operations. The Dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs
reports to the Provost.
Dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
The Dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied
Science has overall responsibility for the advancement and operating
of the school in accordance with the university's mission and goals.
As the school's chief academic and administrative officer, the dean
consults with the faculty in planning, developing, and supervising curricula
for the school's degree programs; recruits and hires faculty; makes
recommendations concerning faculty promotions, tenure, and renewals;
fosters the research programs of the school; and administers the school's
budget. The dean is charged with building relationships with the external
community as part of the school's mission of service to the region and
to the State of New York. The dean also has responsibility for outreach
and continuing education programs specific to the school. The Dean of
the Watson School reports to the Provost.
Dean of the School of Management
The Dean of the School of Management, as its chief academic and administrative
officer, has general responsibility for the operation of the school
in accordance with the University's mission and goals. With the advice
of the school's faculty, the Dean is responsible for the development
and operation of the graduate and undergraduate curricula, for the recruitment
of faculty and staff, for planning and development, and for leading
the fundraising efforts of the school. In addition, the Dean's responsibilities
include the preparation of the school's budget, the establishment and
maintenance of appropriate ties with the business community, and the
development of executive training programs and other non- credit instructional
programs relevant to the school's mission. The Dean of the School of
Management reports to the Provost.
Dean of the Decker School of Nursing
The Dean of the Decker School of Nursing serves as its principal administrative
and academic officer and is responsible for all aspects of the school,
leading it in accordance with the University's mission and goals. These
include faculty recruitment and development, curriculum planning, coordination
and development of both undergraduate and graduate programs, and presentation
of an academic budget. The Dean consults with other deans and with the
chairs of academic departments to assure that required courses in the
physical, behavioral, and social sciences are available to meet nursing
pre- and co-requisites. The Dean works with the faculty of the school
to develop and evaluate academic programs and to prepare proposals for
outside funding. The Dean also consults with local, regional, and state
leaders in health care to determine the impact of the programs operated
by the school, to assess regional needs in nursing education, and to
promote further opportunities for the school and its programs. The Dean
of the Decker School of Nursing reports to the Provost.
Director of Libraries
The Director of University Libraries is responsible for strategically
leading and managing the University Library system to support the institution's
mission of teaching and research. The Director administers and enhances
the Libraries' budget by developing additional sources of revenue, coordinates
the development of library collections and provision of library services,
manages library human resources, implements knowledge management techniques
that include utilization of new and emerging information technologies,
and represents the University and its Libraries to appropriate constituencies
within the community, region and nation. The Director sits on the Council
of Deans and reports to the Provost.
Director of Continuing Education and Outreach
The Director of Continuing Education and Outreach provides leadership
for the development of the institution's Continuing Education programs.
As the principal academic and administrative officer of Continuing Education
and Outreach, the Director oversees policy, programmatic and fiscal
management in the areas of summer and winter sessions, continuing education,
and advising. Working with all campus units, the Director shapes and
guides implementation of University policies affecting Continuing Education;
oversees activities involving academic and administrative matters; and
works closely with deans, staff and faculty in problem resolution in
order to ensure student learning needs are met and programs are successful.
Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
The Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, in consultation
with the department faculty and staff, is responsible for planning and
directing all instructional programs in Health and Physical Education,
in addition to the overall administration of the Intercollegiate Athletic
Program. Designees of the Director are responsible for the oversight
and scheduling of all indoor and outdoor physical education and athletic
facilities, and those designees meet regularly with representatives
from Campus Recreation Services to to coordinate usage of all athletic
and recreational facilities. The Director of Health, Physical Education
and Athletics reports to the Provost with regard to the academic instructional
program in Health and Physical Education, and to the President with
regard to the Intercollegiate Athletics program.
Vice President for Administration
The Vice President for Administration manages the financial and administrative
division of the University; coordinates the development of the University
budget; develops and maintains financial records, reports, and fiscal
support services, including provision of accurate financial information
to other campus administrators as necessary for planning and decision-making;
develops, implements, and monitors University policies governing Physical
Facilities, Campus Safety and Security; Human Resources, Capital Construction
responsibilities, and develops, implements, monitors, and maintains
personnel and financial policies and records. The Chief Fiscal Officer
for the University, the Vice President for Administration reports the
financial condition of the University directly to the President. Reporting
to the Vice President for Administration are the following offices and
areas: Associate Vice President for Administration, Associate Vice President
for Facilities Management, Associate Vice President for Computing &
Educational Technology, Associate Vice President for Campus Community
Services, Assistant Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis,
Director of Public Safety/Chief of University Police, Director of Human
Resources, Director of Internal Audit, Associate University Counsel,
and the Director of Affirmative Action. The President may designate
other duties. In the absence of the President and the Provost, the Vice
President for Administration acts as chief administrative officer of
the University.
Assistant to the Vice President for Administration
The Assistant to the Vice President for Administration supports the
Office of the Vice President for Administration through the supervision
of student staff, maintenance of all office files and calendars, coordination
of incoming and outgoing mail, preparation of reports, coordinates the
appointment of vice presidential advisory committees; serves as ex officio
and provides support on a number of committees representing the Office
of the Vice President for Administration. The Assistant serves as a
Building Administrator as well as a liaison to the other staff members
within the division and University community. The Assistant reports
directly to the Vice President for Administration.
Associate Vice President for Administration
The AVP for Administration is responsible for managing general accounting,
revenue accounting, purchasing accounts payable travel, student accounts,
vendor relations, and finance and planning operations. Specific functions
under vendor relations and/or finance and planning include: food and
beverage service, the bookstore, vending operations, washer/dryer operations,
banking, refrigerator rental, licensing/merchandising, pouring rights,
DIFR, and childcare. The position reports directly to the Vice President
for Administration. In the absence of the Vice President for Administration,
the Associate Vice President for Administration acts as the Chief Fiscal
Officer for the University.
Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
The Associate Vice President for Facilities Management is responsible
for the overall management of the physical plant, including all maintenance
operations (custodial, building trades, HVAC, central heating plant,
central receiving, grounds maintenance and vehicle repair), capital
budget process and the management of the utility budget. The Associate
Vice President is also responsible for campus facilities planning and
constructing new buildings and rehabilitations including site, civil,
architectural, and mechanical development; equipment requests for new
buildings; and for developing requests for conversions within existing
buildings. The Associate Vice President for Facilities Management serves
as the primary liaison with the State University Construction Fund as
well as the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. The Associate
Vice President reports directly to the Vice President for Administration.
Associate Vice President for Computing & Educational Technology
The Associate Vice President for Computing Services is responsible
for academic and administrative day-to-day computing services, long-range
planning, the data network, classroom technology, telecommunications,
and the integration of all computer-related equipment on campus. The
major areas of concern are budget; hardware and software procurement;
contracts; measurement of resources; external liaison with System Administration,
other SUNY campuses, and national networks; and personnel management
and development. The Associate Vice President reports to the Vice President
for Administration with coordinative reporting to the Provost.
Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs
The Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs is responsible
for the Administrative Division budget planning, staffing and budget
execution. In addition, the office coordinates summary level financial
analysis, coordination of financial projects with related organizations,
strategic planning, and benchmarking. Special projects are completed
as assigned by senior management.
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources has responsibility
for all human resources and the five payrolls maintained by Binghamton
University. The position establishes and maintains productive relationships
with a variety of university constitutes to assure service is properly
extended and provides leadership to the HR staff responsible for much
of the office mission. The AVP formulates, communicates and executes
strategic initiatives embracing innovation, service and efficiency.
He/she serves as advisor on a range of human resources issues and contractual
matters to senior staff, administrators, faculty and staff at all levels
and provides the services of internal consulting as needed for those
customers.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
- Hiring and appointment
- Classification and compensation
- Reclassification/promotion
- Wage and salary administration
- Employee and labor relations for six unions; eight bargaining agreements
- Staff professional development and training
- Orientation and benefits management
- Payroll/compensation
- Immigration/visas for professional and support staff
- Faculty/staff recognition and reward
- HRIS (human resources information system)
- Records (personnel) and maintenance
- Performance management
The AVP reports to the Vice President for Administration and serves
as the presidential designee of eight (8) bargaining agreement on contract/union
matters.
Director of Compliance and Risk Management
The Director of Compliance and Risk Management is responsible for the
administration of the University’s compliance program as well as
oversight of the University Environmental Health and Safety department,
the internal control program, and the research compliance program. It
will continually evaluate and test University policies, procedures,
and practices relating to internal controls, regulatory compliance and
the management of risk. This position reports directly to the Vice President
for Administration, with coordinative reporting to the Vice President
for Research.
Director of Public Safety/Chief of University Police
The Director of Public Safety/Chief of University Police plans, directs,
coordinates, controls, and develops policies and procedures for, and
staffs all activities of the University Police Division and the Parking
Services Division. This includes oversight of parking operations, public
safety, crime prevention, and matters relating to community security
programs. The Director of Public Safety/Chief of University Police reports
to the Vice President for Administration.
Director of Internal Audit
The Director of Internal Audit has responsibility for planning and
conducting internal audits of the University's financial and operating
procedures, records and reports, and provides to University management
analyses, appraisals, and recommendations concerning the activities
reviewed. The Director acts as the University's liaison with public,
state, and federal auditors. In addition, the Director will also assist
University management in coordinating the University's response to external
audits, including status reports when applicable. The Director shall
perform other activities and functions as requested. The Director of
Internal Audit reports to the President with a coordinative reporting
relationship to the Vice President for Administration.
Director of Affirmative Action
The Director of Affirmative Action is responsible for affirmative action
and equal opportunity employment practices. The Director is an advisor
on matters of equity, develops and supports policies, procedures, and
programs to ensure equal opportunity, and serves as a central information
source for affirmative actions policies, procedures, and regulations
affecting students, staff, and faculty. The Director also investigates
discrimination and harassment complaints, develops policies and procedures
to attract and retain under-represented faculty and staff and provides
leadership to and is responsible for the operation of the Affirmative
Action Office. The Director of Affirmative Action reports directly to
the Vice President for Administration.
Counsel
Binghamton University employs a Regional Counsel whose responsibility
it is to provide legal advice to the President and other senior administrators
and to represent the University when its legal interests are involved.
Questions or issues involving legal matters that have a direct or indirect
bearing upon the University should be referred to the appropriate vice
president who will then contact the Regional Counsel for assistance
and advice.
Vice President for External Affairs
The Vice President for External Affairs is responsible for University's
institutional advancement program and for communications and marketing
of the campus. Advancement programs include the Binghamton University
Foundation and the Harpur Forum; the Alumni and Parent Relations Office,
including the Alumni Association and its regional clubs; the University
Communications & Marketing Office, including Media Relations, Web
pages and Public Relations; and the University Publications Office and
the Print Shop. The Vice President for External Affairs works closely
with the Boards of the Foundation and the Alumni Association, and with
their advisory committees. In the absence of the President, the Vice
President for External Affairs may act as chief administrative officer.
Assistant to the Vice President for External Affairs
The Assistant to the Vice President is directly responsible to the Vice
President for External Affairs for maintaining the efficient operation
of the administrative activities of the Division of External Affairs.
The Assistant reviews all incoming correspondence and prepares responses
as requested by the Vice President; assists with the preparation and
writing of reports, proposals, presentations and other materials; and
facilitates the planning and implementing of special events for the
division. In addition, the Assistant is responsible for the completion
of personnel procedures for the division and the monitoring of division
budget and financial accounts. Additional responsibilities include space
allocations and equipment control, representing the office on committees,
facilitating searches, special assignments, and relating to and serving
as liaison to the other staff members within the Division and the University
community.
Assistant Vice President for Development
Overall supervisory responsibility for: Planned Giving; Directors of
Development for Harpur College, Athletics, School of Management, Anderson
Center/Art Museum, and Metro New York; Senior Director of Development
for Watson School; and Senior Director of University Development for
School of Education/College of Community and Public Affairs/Decker School
of Nursing. Secondary liaison to Deans and Unit based Directors. General
fundraising questions or referrals. Oversee prospect management and
assignment decisions. Manage major donor prospects assigned to this
position. Chair of the Development Team.
Associate Vice President for External Affairs
Serves as the Associate Executive Director of the Foundation and staff
liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors and all committees. Fiduciary
responsibility over Foundation and Division operating budget and finances.
Assists and supports the Vice President for External Affairs in all
functions of administering and managing the Foundation and Division.
Chief liaison with Research Foundation and Binghamton University personnel
offices on all personnel matters. Chief financial and operating officer
for the Foundation and Division of External Affairs. Supervises Alumni
and Development Information Services, Donor Relations, Accounting Services,
and the Harpur Forum. Serve as Executive Director of the Binghamton
University Foundation Housing Corporation.
Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Constituent Relations
Member of senior management team for External Affairs. Serve as staff
liaison to Alumni Association Board of Directors and its committees
Staff liaison to Foundation Board, as needed. Member of Campaign Cabinet,
Development Team and Prospect Management Committee. Supervise Directors
of Development for Student Affairs, Athletics, Harpur College and School
of Management. Supervise Director of Research and Prospect Management
and Director of the Binghamton Fund and Leadership Giving. Liaison to
Communications and Marketing.
Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
The Associate Vice President has supervisory responsibility for the
University's branding, publications, web marketing and public relations
programs. The Associate Vice President integrates the University's overall
marketing efforts; designs and implements a comprehensive public relations
program comprising internal communications and local, regional, and
national media initiatives; supports the University's institutional
advancement efforts; and advises administrators, faculty, staff, and
students on public relations and publications. The Associate Vice President
reports to the Vice President for External Affairs and to the President.
Director of University Publications
The Director of University Publications is responsible for managing
the creative development, editing, design, and production of University
publications such as catalogs, periodicals, posters, forms, directories,
programs, brochures, and scholarly journals, and for arranging printing
services through the campus Print Shop or by outside vendors. The Director
reports to the Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing.
Director of Communications
The Director of Communications is responsible for the content, writing,
editing and distribution of internal and some external communications
vehicles including Inside BU, Dateline and B-line. The Director, along
with the Director of Media Relations, plays a key role in issues management,
developing appropriate proactive and reactive strategies and messages
for the University as necessary to maintain and support a positive image.
The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Communications
and Marketing.
Director of Media Relations
The Director of Media Relations is responsible for developing, executing
and evaluating a comprehensive media relations program to support Binghamton
University's strategic goals, in particular to increase national, regional
and local visibility and enhance reputation. The Director, along with
the Director of Communications, plays a key role in issues management
for the institution and develops and manages strategic relationships
with the media that serves Binghamton University in the short and long
term. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Communications
and Marketing.
Web Director
The University Web Director is responsible for the University website,
planning for its future growth and development, and supporting its role
as a key communications tool for facilitating interactions with global
audiences and its enhancement of the University's reputation as a premier
public research institution. In particular, the Director is responsible
for transforming the website into a best-of-class Web presence, maintaining
it and helping it to evolve over time. The Director reports to the Associate
Vice President for Communications and Marketing.
Campaign Director
The Campaign Director is directly responsible to the Vice President
for External Affairs and member of the senior management team. The Campaign
Director serves as the chief operating officer for Binghamton University's
second comprehensive gifts campaign and is responsible for all functions
of the campaign including coordinating campaign activities and events;
facilitating communication between staff and volunteers; monitoring
budgets, tracking gifts and pledges, and maintaining files; tracking
prospects, proposal and pipeline reports; and coordinating campaign
communications. The Campaign Director chairs the Campaign Cabinet and
Campaign Planning Group, is a member of the Development Team and Prospect
Management Committee, and serves as a staff liaison to the Lead Gifts
Solicitation Team and the Foundation Board of Directors.
Vice President for Research
The Vice President for Research establishes divisional goals, spearheads
strategic planning, administers divisional directives and builds internal
and external partnerships to enhance the quality, productivity and reputation
of research and scholarship at Binghamton University.
Associate Vice President for Research
The Associate Vice President supports the Vice President for Research
across all Divisional initiatives, and is charged with direct oversight
of the Office of Research Development Services; the Office of Sponsored
Funds Administration; the Office of Technology Transfer and Economic
Development; and the Office of Research Compliance. The Associate Vice
President acts as the Research Foundation's campus operations manager.
Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Funds Administration
The Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Funds Administration oversees
"post award" and fiscal administration for the Research Foundation
on the BU campus, including areas such as award establishment, purchasing
and payables, human resources and payroll, grant and contract accounting
and reporting and audit activities related to Research Foundation awards.
Serves as the financial and budget officer for the Division of Research
with oversight of Research Foundation and state funding.
Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer
The Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer takes those actions
needed to transfer new knowledge and technology from the campus to the
community. This position works together with faculty to develop invention
disclosures, process those disclosures through patent attorneys for
optimum patent protection, markets inventions and negotiates with private
industry to establish licensing agreements.
Executive Director, Research Advancement
The Executive Director of Research Advancement is responsible for providing
comprehensive communications leadership, expertise, perspective and
services to the Vice President for Research and to Division of Research
programs and initiatives in order to advance an understanding of and
appreciation for the breadth and scope of Division of Research activities.
Director, Office of Research Development Services
The Director of Research Development Services oversees "pre-award"
sponsored program activities on the BU campus, including helping faculty
and staff to identify sponsored program opportunities; overseeing the
preparation of proposals, and negotiation with sponsors leading to establishment
of accounts.
Director, Federal Relations and Public Affairs
The Director for Federal Relations and Public Affairs is involved in
a host of outreach activities, specifically in the areas of economic
development, divisional research and government and community relations.
Specific duties include advancing federal relations and appropriations
initiatives, and making presentations to local and regional community
groups while maintaining regular contact and positive relations with
appropriate political offices and elected representatives.
Director, State Government Relations
The Director for State Government Relations is responsible for maintaining
close, positive relations with with New York State government officials
and local community representatives. Specific duties include making
presentations to New York State officials and maintaining and developing
strong contacts.
The Director of Laboratory Animal Resources
The Director of Laboratory Animal Resources oversees the animal care
program. The position assures that facilities, personnel, equipment
and services are available to comply with requirements established by
federal, state, local agencies and manages the veterinary services program.
Director, Small Business Development Center, SBDC
The Director manages a program to provide entrepreneurs and small business
owners in a seven-county region with management and technical assistance
to help companies get started, grow and prosper. The SBDC draws not
only from the expertise of its staff but also from the resources of
the SBDC Central Library, the State University of New York at Binghamton,
and various federal, state, & local government agencies. Services
are free and strictly confidential.
Director, Trade Adjustment and Assistance Center, TAAC
The Director manages a program sponsored by the U. S. Department of
Commerce that provides assistance to companies that have been adversely
impacted by foreign competition. This assistance comes in the form of
corporate reviews and consultation to level the playing field and improve
products, marketing or internal corporate efficiency.
Vice President for Student Affairs
The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for various academic
support services and student development programs and services. These
include the Educational Opportunity Program, TRIO and Veterans Programs,
Center for Quality, Campus Recreational Services, Multicultural Resource
Center, Off Campus College, Career Development Center, University Counseling
Center, University Health Service, Campus Life, University Union, Judicial
Affairs, International Student and Scholar Services, and Services for
Students with Disabilities. In the absence of the President, the Provost,
and the Vice President for Administration, the Vice President for Student
Affairs acts as the chief administrative officer.
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
The Associate Vice President reports to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and is responsible for the University Counseling Center, University
Health Service, International Student and Scholar Services, Career Development
Center, Services for Students with Disabilities and the TRIO/Veterans
programs. The Associate Vice President assists the Vice President in
planning and implementing programs and services within the division,
and is responsible for the division in the absence of the Vice President.
Assistant Vice President for Student Life
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Assistant Vice
President is responsible for Campus Life, University Union, Residential
Life, Off Campus College, Multicultural Resource Center, Campus Recreational
Services and Judicial Affairs. The Assistant Vice President works closely
with the Vice President in planning and implementing programs and services
within the Division of Student Affairs.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Administration
The Assistant Vice President reports to the Vice President and is responsible
for many administrative functions of the Division of Student Affairs.
Primary among these responsibilities is fiscal planning and space management.
The Assistant Vice President also assists the Vice President in planning
and implementing programs and services within the division.
Director of Divisional Planning and Management
The Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Administration and is responsible for many administrative functions
of the Division of Student Affairs. Primary among these responsibilities
is human resource management, strategic planning, assessment, and special
projects. The Director also assists the Vice President in planning and
implementing programs and services within the division.
Director of Alumni and Development
Reporting to both the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Assistant
Vice President for Development, the Director is involved in all aspects
of planning and implementation of fundraising programs for the Division,
while focusing on the promotion of significant gifts. The Director also
serves as a liaison between the Division and the Binghamton University
Foundation.
Director of the Center for Quality
The Director is responsible for coordinating the campus wide continuous
improvement efforts through a variety of services offered through the
Center by providing facilitators for departments that wish to improve
upon services, increase efficiency, and promote effective organizational
practices. Services provided include team, retreat and meeting facilitation,
strategic planning, assessment tools, performance management guidelines,
and workshop presentations.
Director of Educational Opportunity Program
The Director is responsible for providing financially and educationally
disadvantaged students the opportunity to pursue higher education with
services such as counseling, tutoring, developmental coursework and
financial aid. The program is supported by New York State's Office of
Opportunity Programs and the Federal Special Services Project.
Director of Career Development Center
The Director administers a centralized office that serves undergraduate
and graduate students in all majors, as well as alumni. The Director
supervises resources and services that provide assistance with: increasing
understanding about the skills and competencies needed for career success,
exploring careers, pursuing internships and other experiential learning,
and gaining professional employment or admission to graduate and professional
school. These include programs and workshops, special events, career
counseling, on campus recruiting, the career resource area and eRecruiting.
Director of International Student and Scholar Services
The Director of International Student and Scholar Services is responsible
for assisting international students with processing of immigration
documents, immigration information, health insurance, special programs
and news.
Director of University Counseling Center
The Director is responsible for providing individual and group counseling
to students with concerns about academics, personal or other matters
and helping them overcome difficulties in their emotional or psychological
development.
Administrative Director of University Health Service
The Administrative Director is responsible for the overall operation
of the University Health Service, including primary outpatient care
to all University students, health education, and emergency care to
University employees.
Medical Director of University Health Service
The Medical Director is responsible for the medical operation of the
University Health Service and supervises staff physicians and nurse
practitioners.
Director of Services for Students with Disabilities
The Director is responsible for the overall direction of the office
in the fulfillment of its mission. The office provides direct support
to students through counseling, advising, consultation, advocacy and
the coordination of appropriate university accommodations, and works
with staff throughout the university to ensure effective disability
access and enhance educational opportunities.
Project Director of TRIO/Veterans Program
The Director coordinates all projects relating to the TRIO/Veterans
programs, including Upward Bound and Student Support Services, and provides
services to veterans who are pursuing an education at the University.
Director of Campus Life
The Director is responsible for providing support and services for
students as individuals and their organizations; sponsoring a variety
of social, cultural and educational activities, including Late Nite
Binghamton and the XCEL leadership center; overseeing and advising social
fraternities and sororities; and coordinating the University's new student
Orientation program, "Beginnings."
Director of Campus Recreational Services
The Director is responsible for providing quality programming that
enriches the educational experience of students. Campus Recreational
Services offers a vast array of activities for individuals and various
interest groups on campus, all of which offer opportunities to create
a balanced lifestyle through wellness and physical activity. There are
five distinct recreational programs: Club Sports, Intramural Sports,
Open Recreation, Outdoor Pursuits and Wellness Services.
Director of Judicial Affairs
The Director of Judicial Affairs directs all aspects of the campus
student conduct system, including advising students of their rights,
protection guarantees, and responsibilities as members of the campus
community. The Director resolves alleged violations of the University's
Rules of Student Conduct or refers charges to the appropriate hearing
body, and trains students and staff who serve on judicial boards.
Director of the Multicultural Resource Center
The Director is responsible for providing advocacy and support to
students of color and underrepresented student in their academic and
social adjustment to the University; coordinating diversity programs
that promote multicultural awareness, understanding, meaningful inter-group
interaction and dialog at Binghamton University.
Director of Off Campus College
The Director is responsible for serving the needs of students living
off campus and acting as a liaison between the University and wider
community, including internship programs, credit and non-credit courses,
off-campus housing assistance, free legal clinics, a student-run bus
service and a crafts center.
Director of Residential Life
The Director is responsible for coordinating housing policies and procedures
for the University's residential colleges and communities for students,
special programs and conferences, and operating programs in residential
areas that provide for educational and social growth.
Director of University Union
The Director is responsible for improving the environment and services
of the University by offering services including an information desk,
food court, mini-grocery, dry cleaning, videotape and DVD rental, florist,
film processing, UPS and recreational facilities such as billiards,
bowling and video games.
The University prohibits violent acts and threats of violence. Students,
employees and visitors to the campus who commit or threaten to commit
acts of violence are subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal
prosecution as appropriate. For purposes of this policy, violence and
threats of violence include, but are not limited to: any physical assault,
any physical or verbal threat, or behavior or action which is interpreted
by a reasonable person to carry the potential:
This policy is applicable to University employees, students, vendors and
their employees, campus visitors, volunteers and University-affiliated
individuals.
The University will distribute this document to the campus community through
appropriate channels.
For purposes of this policy, acts of harassment are generally covered
by other University policies as well as the New York Penal Law. Individuals
who feel they have been harassed are advised to seek guidance and information
from one of the offices listed in procedures section of this policy before
taking direct action on their own. Doing so does not oblige anyone to
file a formal complaint.
The University will implement and administer training programs regarding
workplace violence awareness and prevention.
Violators of this policy are subject to the full range of penalties available,
including criminal prosecution and separation from the University.
Employees: Human Resources actions in conjunction with the supervisor
may include an EAP recommendation, counseling, or disciplinary action
as per the language of appropriate bargaining agreements; as well as notification,
where appropriate, of the divisional Vice President. Non-represented employees
(Research Foundation and others) would be included in this category of
people.
Students: Actions may include counseling, referral to judicial affairs
as per the Rules of Student Conduct, or referral to the Office of Student
Affairs for possible removal or restriction of access to residential living
on campus.
Vendors and their employees: After discussions with the vendors, unresolved
issues will be referred to the appropriate University representatives.
Campus Visitors, Volunteers, and University-Affiliated Individuals: Appropriate
offices may be consulted, such as the appropriate Dean's office in the
case of academic volunteers, to help deal with individual behavior. As
is always the case, Human Resources and University Police will become
involved if needed.
The Freedom of Information Law, effective January 1, 1978, (Public Officers,
Article 6) provides rights of access to University records, except those
that fall within one of the eight categories of deniable records [section
87 (2)]. Written application for examination and copying of accessible
records must be made to the Records Access Officer, Office of University
Counsel, in the Couper Administration Building, during regular business
hours. Appeals of a denial of requested information must be taken within
30 days to the Office of the Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the University,
SUNY, State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246.
As a general policy and practice, the University neither produces nor
releases labels or lists of its students, faculty, staff, administrators,
or alumni except for official University purposes. When labels or lists
are produced and released, their use must be directly related, in a primary
manner, to the stated mission of the University. Once released, mailing
labels and lists may not be duplicated or stored by any means. The University
has adopted this position to ensure compliance with the laws affecting
privacy, to avoid possible participation in illegal discrimination, and
to act in a fashion that is in the best educational interests of students
and other members of the University community.
Student organizations, for purposes of this policy, are not considered
officially related to the University for purposes of obtaining lists or
labels. However, the Campus Post Office will continue to provide recognized
student organizations with scheduled access to campus mail rooms for purposes
of placing information materials in student mailboxes.
Binghamton University employs a Regional Counsel whose responsibility
it is to furnish legal advice to the President and other senior administrators,
and to be present to represent the University when its legal interests
are involved. Questions involving legal matters that have a direct bearing
upon the University should be referred to the appropriate vice president.
