Our Leadership
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ University'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.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ University President
General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III became the president of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ University 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳'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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ campus.
The Student Senate is the legislative branch of the Student Government Association, serving as the voice of the student body to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ Administration and other university entities.
The University Staff Council cultivates a collaborative work environment for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ staff under the Office of the President through representation, service, programs and communications.
The Student Government Association is dedicated to engaging and representing °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ 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
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ is part of The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ University System, a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳-RELLIS. Each of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ System’s members has a president, chief executive officer or director.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ System Board of Regents
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ System is governed by the Board of Regents, which oversees the administration and sets policy directions for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ 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.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ System Chancellor
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ System Chancellor John Sharp oversees the system's day-to-day administration.