[Faculty Handbook Category #1]
The chief administrative officer of academic programs is the Provost and Dean of the College. The Dean of the College is the chief administrative and executive officer of the college in the absence of the president. The Provost and Dean of the College is responsible for working with the faculty in the development and proper conduct of the instructional program of the college including the academic progress and graduation of students, the functioning of departments and divisions, and the regular conduct of classes.