Clarification regarding the appointment of the Provost
A reader noticed that the language quoted in the previous blog does not apply to the appointments of the President, the Vice-Presidents, and Associate Vice-Presidents. It does apply to appointments of Deans, but then does not apply to the appointment of Associate Deans.
Roughly, the appointment structure is as follows. The President is appointed by a 12 member committee chaired by the Chair of the Board of Governors, who recommends a name to the Board. The Vice-Presidents are appointed by 12 member committees chaired by the President, who recommends a name to the board. The Associate VPs are appointed by 12 member committees chaired by a VP, and the President recommends a name to the board.
In the case of Deans, the Committee is encouraged, once a short list is arrived at, to involve faculty and staff via forums and seminars. Associate Deans are appointed by 6 member committees chaired by the Dean.
