Administration and Governance

A 20-member Board of Governors is responsible for planning and coordinating development and operation of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, in which SRU is a member. The board establishes broad educational, fiscal and personnel policies, and oversees the efficient management of PASSHE. Among other tasks, the board appoints the chancellor and university presidents, approves new academic programs, sets tuition and coordinates and approves the annual PASSHE operating budget.

A 12-member Council of Trustees governs the University. Its members are nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate serving a term of six years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. At least two members of the group are alumni of the institution and one member is a full-time undergraduate student. The council meets on a quarterly basis at the University or from time to time as may be called upon by the president, chairperson or upon request of three of its members.

The president is the chief executive officer of the University. The president's cabinet provides advice and counsel to the president on matters regarding policies, procedures and strategic planning. The cabinet is composed of the University's provost and vice president for academic affairs, vice president for finance and administration, chief diversity officer, chief of staff, chief human resources officer, vice president for university advancement, chief student affairs officer, and vice president for enrollment management.