Resolution Regarding Vice President for Student Affairs

WHEREAS, the administrative functions relating to students are most effectively done at the campus level, not at the level of the System's Office; and

WHEREAS, the funds used to maintain the office of Vice-President for Student Affairs could more directly meet the needs of students on the individual campuses; and

WHEREAS, as the position of Vice President for Student Affairs is vacant, this is an opportunity to review the need for such an office.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,

1. That there be a thorough review of the office of Vice President for Student Affairs: its functions, duties, responsibilities and its relation to campus administrations.
2. That the review of this office include possible, alternative uses of its funds to meet student needs more directly.
3. That the position of Vice President for Student Affairs be held vacant until the review is completed and the search for a replacement be suspended.

[See also Background]