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Education Programs

As Provost and Vice-President, Mr. Shannon
will be responsible for educational matters
concerning the ten schools of the University.
George Mason and Clinch Valley Colleges. He
will also be concerned with the School of
General Studies which is responsible for the
state-wide instructional programs in more than
100 communities. In addition he will serve as
chairman of the Committee on the Future of
the University.

Mr. Shannon's term of Office will be five
years, effective July 1, 1971.

In a letter advising Mr. Shannon of his
appointment, the President outlined what he
feels to be the principal duties of the Vice
President and Provost: "I advise the Deans (and
as appropriate the Chancellors) in consideration
of candidates for election to the faculty and
recommend action to the President who will,
except where other duties prevent, interview all
candidates for election to the faculty in senior
positions.

"2. appraise the strengths and weaknesses of
the several faculties and, in consultation with
the Chancellor or Dean concerned, develop
proposals to correct these weaknesses for
consideration by the President.

"3. receive recommendations from the
Chancellors and the Deans and advise the
President on all proposed faculty promotions,
leaves of absence, and other personnel matters.

"4. serve as the chief staff advisor to the
President, in association with the Chancellors
and the Deans on all matters relating to the
undergraduate and graduate curricula of the
several colleges and schools of the University,
but without a vote

"5. receive recommendations from the
Chancellors, the Deans, and the faculties on
educational matters for consideration and
recommendation to the President.

"6. serve as an ex officio member of each
faculty of the University, but without a vote.

"7. act on educational matters for the
President in his absence.

"8. act as chief staff advisor to the President
on research programs and coordinate major
proposals for research grants.

"9. consult with the Vice President of the
University for Business and Finance on the
financial aspects of the educational policies and
programs.

"10. serve as the Chairman of the
Committee on the Future of the University and
on other committees to which appointed by the
President.

"11. supervise the work of the Associate
Provost for Research and the Assistant Provost
for University Colleges.