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The University President, as chief executive officer, is responsible to the Indiana State University Board of Trustees for the operation, organization and administration of the University.

130.1.1 Functional Areas. The University is organized into the following major functional areas: Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Student Affairs, University Advancement, and University Engagement.

130.1.2 Delegation. The University President delegates the administration of each of these functional units to a vice president. Each of the functional areas is organized into related administrative divisions, departments, units, and offices.

130.1.3 Other Direct Reports. In addition to the vice presidents, the following also report directly to and regularly meet with the University President as the executive staff: the General Counsel; the Executive Director for Government Relations; the Chief of Staff; the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Assistant to President for Human Relations.

130.3.1 Normal Business Items. The Board of Trustees has delegated to the University President the authority to approve the following normal, recurring items of business: financial analyses, the purchasing reports, the vendor reports, personnel actions, grants and contracts, and internship agreements. These items shall be presented to the Board of Trustees as items of information only, requiring no formal action.

130.3.2 Fees for Programs of Strategic Importance. The Board of Trustees has authorized the University President to determine programs of strategic importance to the University that would be eligible for a flexible fee assessment. With the approval of the President and Treasurer, the Provost is authorized to establish a credit hour fee for such strategically important programs that is not lower than the direct costs of such programs.

130.3.3 Ticket Prices. The Board of Trustees has delegated to the University President, or his delegate(s), authority to fix prices for tickets for all events taking place on the campus of Indiana State University. The University President shall report to the Board of Trustees, from time to time, prices charged for such tickets.

130.3.4 On-Campus Workshop Fees. The Board of Trustees has authorized the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration to determine on-campus workshops of strategic importance to the University that are not in lieu of program-related semester/term course offerings. These programs would not require the assessment of mandatory fees such as the recreation center fee. With the approval of the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, an alternative credit hour fee for these workshops may be established, as may be deemed warranted. This authorization applies to all future workshop offerings, however, it does not extend to distance delivered workshop courses delivered via ISU.

130.3.5 Fees for Global Initiatives. The Board of Trustees has authorized the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration to determine global initiatives of strategic importance to the University. These strategic initiatives are defined as international programs represented by signed participation agreements 1) from which the University derives specific benefit and that accord with broader University strategic goals; 2) under which a previously unidentified strategic advantage presented itself and supports larger University goals; or 3) through which objectives articulated by national, state, or local governing entities can be supported as an element of the University’s civic service mission. With the approval of the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, an alternative credit hour fee of 125% of the standard Board approved in-state fee in effect at the time of delivery of academic instruction may be established in association with such initiatives, effective beginning Fall, 2010.

130.3.6 Fees for Student Recreation Center. The Board of Trustees has delegated to the University President the authority to set fees for the use of the Student Recreation Center.

130.3.7 Fees for Facility Rentals. The Board of Trustees has delegated to the University President and University Treasurer the authority to review and establish facility rental rates for rental of University owned and operated venues.

130.3.8 Fees and Fines for Library Services. The Board of Trustees has delegated to the University President and University Treasurer the authority to set library fines and fees for replacement of lost books and library materials, photocopies, and other services. These fines and fees apply to both students and faculty and staff members.

130.3.9 Other Fees. The Board of Trustees has authorized the President and Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration to determine fees and charges for retail operations or sales and services to the public and University community.

130.3.9.1 Salary Tables. The Board of Trustees has authorized the President to approve salary tables for exempt and non-exempt staff based upon the budget parameters approved by the Board of Trustees.