East
Carolina University Faculty Manual
PART
VIII.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
VII. Division
of Student Life
A. Vice
Chancellor for Student Life
The
Division of Student Life actively supports the university's mission of
education, research and service by providing comprehensive programs and
services to assist each student to develop intellectually, socially, and
culturally. The division promotes this
development by fostering a community of learning which encourages individual
student involvement and participation.
The Division of Student Life provides a broad range of support services,
activities, and programs which seek to enhance learning; accommodate the
diverse needs of all students; assist students in meeting their basic needs for
financing, housing, nutrition, and physical and mental health; provide the
means for students to become active participants and leaders in their own
learning; assist students in developing logical thought processes and sound
decision-making skills; and assist students in developing an appreciation of
the arts. Moreover, the division seeks
to contribute to the development of the whole individual by fostering in each
student a deeper appreciation of the importance of life-long learning, individual
responsibility, and human diversity.
Those officers reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Life are
listed in Part IX, Organization Chart for
East Carolina University. Some of the responsibilities of those officers
are described below.
B. Assistant
Vice Chancellor and Director of Intercultural Student Affairs
The
assistant vice chancellor and director of the office of Intercultural Student
Affairs is responsible to the vice chancellor for student life for designing
programs and activities that meet the personal, social, and academic needs of
intercultural students. The director is
also responsible for assisting all students in their understanding and
appreciation of people and cultures different than their own.
C. Assistant
Vice Chancellor and Director of Research, Assessment, and Testing
The
assistant vice chancellor and director of
the office of Research,
Assessment, and Testing reports directly to the vice chancellor for student
life and its responsible for conducting appropriate University-wide assessments
of students’ needs and outcomes, coordinating the assessment of program
effectiveness for the division, and disseminating research findings to internal
and external publics. The director
collaborates with the office of Planning and Institutional Research and other
departments across the University to enhance the educational experiences of the
students. The director is responsible
for the supervision of the University Testing Center which administers national
testing program examinations, professional and state licensing examinations,
and individual tests such as correspondence exams.
D. Dean of
Students
The
dean of students has direct responsibility for the administration of program
planning, budgeting, and evaluation of the campus judicial system. The dean advises student judicial boards;
serves as adviser to the fraternity system; administers university excuses,
withdrawals, and campus canvassing and soliciting policies; coordinates and
supervises parents' day; supervises professional staff responsible for university
unions and student activities, intramurals, recreation and leisure services,
student leadership programs, and the social sorority system. The dean of students assumes responsibility
for the Division of Student Life in the absence of the vice chancellor for
student life.
E. Dean of
Student Development
The
dean of student development reports directly to the vice chancellor for student
life and is responsible for the direction of a comprehensive student
development program. Reporting directly
to the dean are the Counseling Center, Career Services, orientation, resident
education, the office of Health Promotion and Wellness, and the office of
Student
Development
for Special Populations (disabled students, international students, minority
students, nontraditional students, and commuter students).
F. Assistant
Dean of Student Development
The
assistant dean of student development is director of special populations. He or she serves as international student
adviser; coordinator of off-campus housing, commuter services, and
nontraditional student services; and supervises the coordinator of handicapped
student services and the director of the Program for the Hearing Impaired.
G. Director of
Career Services
The
office of Career Services maintains credential files on all who register with
the service. Registration is open to
all East Carolina University seniors and graduate students in the last academic
year of study. Registrants' resumes
which are in the active files are available to employers. Upon request by the student or by the
employer, a registrant's credentials will be sent to the employer. Registrants are also eligible for interviews
with recruiters who visit the campus
each
semester. The director oversees job
search workshops including career information seminars, interviewing skills
development, and resume writing techniques, which are regularly scheduled in
the office and in various units across campus.
The director works with career education coordinators, who are appointed
in each academic department to coordinate and assist with career-related
activities in their respective areas.
H. Director of
the Center for Counseling and Student Development
The
director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development administers
programs and services offered by the student Counseling Center. The director is responsible for supervising
professional and support staff activities, establishing center priorities and goals, and evaluating staff efficiency. The director encourages and promotes
development of collaborative working
relationships with academic departments and schools as well as other
units within student life in order to strengthen and promote student
development activities. The major role
of the Counseling Center is to provide the best counseling support services
(assessment, counseling, referral) for students while they are enrolled at the
university. Services are directed
toward student development in the areas of responsible living and positive
coping skills. This is accomplished
through provision of individual counseling, a variety of developmental and
support groups, guest lectures on mental health issues, and consultation with
faculty and staff regarding student issues.
I. Director
of Dining Services
The
department of Dining Services offers a comprehensive food service program for
students, faculty, and staff, as well as an extensive catering and summer
conference program. The director of
Dining Services, who is the administrator of the dining services contract, has
overall responsibilities for services in all dining areas; for maintenance of
the computerized meal plan access control system; for marketing and
advertising, student surveys, public relations, and special promotions; for
fiscal control with monthly operating reports, budgets, and audits; and for
long-term planning including dining hall renovations, equipment replacement,
and facility expansion projects.
J. Director of
Disability Support Services
The
director of the department of Disability Support Services oversees the various
components which allow students with disabilities to access the programs and
services of the University. The coordination of interpreting services,
alternative testing, barrier removal, assistive technology, and student
counseling are aspects of the position which directly impact students. Outreach to faculty and the community
regarding students with disabilities is also critical. Both Spring and Fall graduation ceremonies
are coordinated by the Director.
K. Director of
Health Promotion and Well-Being
The
director of Health Promotion and Well-Being is primarily responsible for the
development and provision of knowledge and skill based programs in the health
and well-being areas. These areas
include, but are not limited to, programs and workshops addressing the use and
abuse of alcohol and other drugs, plus physical, nutritional, and emotional
well-being. The director coordinates
health promotion and well-being programs for departments within the division of
Student Life and the University and chairs of the DSL Coordinating Committee
for Campus Well-Being.
L. Director of
Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center
The
director of Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center is responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the Center as well as developing and implementing
comprehensive educational, cultural, and social programming and all support
services within the Center. The
director oversees budgeting, planning, selecting, promoting, presenting, and evaluating
events sponsored by the Center. The
director is responsible for policy development, procedures, and formulating goals. He/she also engages in extensive planning of
programs, community outreach, conducts workshops, training seminars, and lecture
presentations and assists with research and assessment .
M. Director of
Orientation and the First Year Experience
The
director of student orientation directs, coordinates, and supervises the
development and implementation of the New Student Orientation Program for the
university. With assistance of
virtually all departments within the university community, the director
provides academic and student life information for all new students. Also, the director is responsible for the
Parent Orientation Program, during which information from academic affairs,
student life, administration and finance, and institutional planning is
provided to parents of new students. As
coordinator of The Freshman and the University Program, the director is
primarily responsible for developing, teaching, and coordinating the
orientation course, COAD 1000. The
director also acts as academic adviser for the General College and counsels
students.
N. Director of
Recreational Services
The
director of recreational services is responsible for providing an extensive
offering of recreational programs and services for the university's students,
faculty, and staff. With assistance
from SPA and EPA staff, the director plans, administers, and supervises
departmental programs, which include men's, women's, and co-recreational
intramural sports activities, drop-in informal recreation, club sports,
physical fitness programs, equipment check-out services, outdoor recreation,
new adventures program, non-credit instructional classes, sports care services,
and recreational services for handicapped students. The director is also responsible for formulation and
implementation of program policy, budget administration and management, public
relations, university liaison, and supervision and evaluation of programs and
staff.
O. Director of
Resident Life
The
director of resident life is responsible for the planning and coordination of
the student life program within the residence hall system. With the assistance of professional and
paraprofessional staff, this office is responsible for the interpersonal and
academic well-being of all residential students. This is accomplished through policies which enhance
community
development, through programs and activities to meet the developmental needs of
students, and through structured, comprehensive disciplinary procedures. The director is also responsible for
budgeting and administration, liaison with other departments and public relations,
as well as the supervision, recruitment, evaluation, and training of all
staff. In addition, the department
provides student leadership development through support of the Residence Hall
Association and individual hall councils.
P. Director of
Student Financial Aid
The
director of Student Financial Aid administers the various programs which are
available to provide financial assistance to students. The director and staff are responsible for
the counseling of students about their budget expenses and financial aid
opportunities, for the evaluation of financial aid applications, and for the
allocation of resources to students who are to receive assistance. The director is assisted in the conduct of
duties by the advice of the Faculty Senate Academic Student Scholarships,
Fellowships, and Financial Aid Committee.
Q. Director of
the Student Health Services
The
director of the Student Health Service is charged with the responsibility of
overseeing the health care provided for the East Carolina University student
body. He or she directs the operation
of the Student Health Center's staff and the delivery of quality health care
within a budget funded by student health fees.
The director is charged with supervising and encouraging the delivery of
health education at the Student Health Center in informal discussions, group
non-credit discussions on campus, and formal academic lectures upon request of
the instructor. The Student Health
Center offers comprehensive ambulatory health care, providing the ECU student
with a convenient source for help with health problems.
R. Director of
University Housing Services
The
director of university housing services is responsible to the vice chancellor
for student life for providing high quality housing for on-campus
students. High quality housing mandates
extensive planning for major renovations to meet the needs of changing student
development programs. Through planning,
supervision, and organization, the director is responsible for budget
administration and management; coordination of all maintenance, repairs, and
renovations of residence halls; contracting and assigning housing for students;
and student services which include safety and security, fire safety, and
auxiliary services of food handling, laundry facilities, mail delivery, and the
communications systems.
S. Director of
University Unions
The
director of university unions, adviser to the Student Union, and co-adviser to
the Student Government Association.
Under the supervision and direction of this officer, the staff of the
department of University Unions coordinates professional entertainment and
cultural events at the university, the university central reservations office,
the university ID card system, and public-sponsored events presented on campus.
The assistant vice chancellor is responsible for negotiating and signing all
contracts relative to campus activities.