Our Leadership
ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨'s leaders guide our faculty and staff in carrying out the university's mission, vision and strategic plan. Leadership members ensure we provide a top-quality education that prepares our students for life. They also work to position our university to advance like never before.
Office of the President
The Office of the President leads our university. The President's Cabinet is made up of vice presidents who represent all of the university's functional areas.
ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ President
General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III became the president of ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ on December 12, 2023. He previously served as dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. Welsh, who was born in San Antonio, earned a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in computer resource management from Webster University. He graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College, the Air War College and the National War College.
'State of the University Address'
Our president's annual "State of the University Address" outlines our administration's goals, vision, and current and upcoming initiatives.
Office of the President News
The Office of the President's messages provide universitywide news and updates.
Mark A. Welsh III
PresidentOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice President
The Office of the Provost leads ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨'s academic efforts. The current provost is Alan Sams.
Representative Bodies
Our representative bodies serve the interests of our university's various populations. They voice the needs, interests and concerns of their constituents to the university administration.
The Faculty Senate is the university’s primary faculty organizational unit and serves as the voice of the faculty on the ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ campus.
The Student Senate is the legislative branch of the Student Government Association, serving as the voice of the student body to the ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ Administration and other university entities.
The University Staff Council cultivates a collaborative work environment for ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ staff under the Office of the President through representation, service, programs and communications.
The Student Government Association is dedicated to engaging and representing ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ students through its legislative, executive and judicial branches.
Leadership of Our Colleges and Schools
Our university's colleges and schools are each led by a dean. These leaders guide each entity in achieving its mission and goals.
University System Structure and Governance
ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ is part of The ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System, a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies and ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨-RELLIS. Each of the ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System’s members has a president, chief executive officer or director.
ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System Board of Regents
The ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System is governed by the Board of Regents, which oversees the administration and sets policy directions for ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System members. The nine-member Board of Regents is appointed by the state governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate for six-year terms. A nonvoting student member was added in 2006.
ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System Chancellor
ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ System Chancellor John Sharp oversees the system's day-to-day administration.