Miami University

Policy and Information Manual 2007-2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. MISSION AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF MIAMI UNIVERSITY.. 1

1.1 The Mission of Miami University.. 1

1.2 Distinctive Features of Miami University.. 1

1.2.A General 1

1.2.B A Liberal Arts Heritage. 1

1.2.C A Public University with Many Qualities of a Liberal Arts College. 2

1.2.D A Modern University Committed to Graduate Study and Research. 2

1.2.E A Residential University Aiming at Total Student Development 3

1.3 University Statement Asserting Respect for Human Diversity.. 3

1.4 Values Statement.. 3

2. GOVERNANCE.. 4

2.1 The Corporation.. 4

2.2 The Board of Trustees. 4

2.3 Administrative Organization of the University.. 4

2.3.A Office of the President 4

2.3.B Academic Affairs Division. 4

2.3.C Finance and Business Services Division. 5

2.3.D Student Affairs Division. 5

2.3.E University Advancement Division. 6

2.3.F Information Technology Division. 6

2.4 Administrative Deliberative Bodies. 6

2.4.A President’s Executive Council 6

2.4.B Council of Academic Deans. 6

2.4.C University Promotion and Tenure Committee. 6