University Administration

President
University Administration
University Administration

Shared Leadership

"Shared leadership is a process that derives its power not from the authority vested in the president, but from a community working together toward a common vision.

"It is a process that learns from mistakes and welcomes change as the challenge of opportunity . . . where communication is not from the top, but throughout the University, especially across units, and is disciplined by ambitious goals and aspirations . . .

"A process that is inclusive of all -- faculty, staff, and students -- because information is shared, and each person comes to know how her or his actions contribute to the pattern that is collaboratively woven, like a tapestry . . .

"A process that values diversity, because two heads are better than one, and because complex organizations require multiple sources of expertise and of creativity . . .

"A process wherein values are integral to a vision and where commitment to the University is eagerly advocated because shared dreams challenge and inspire . . .

"A process wherein there is no limit to what one can accomplish, because there is no need to take personal credit.

". . . Let us become engaged intellectually and emotionally in the quest for building one of the best universities in the nation.

"Let us generate ideas so bold and so powerful so as to generate passionate commitment to a common vision.

"Let us be driven and disciplined by ambitious goals.

"In the words of Goethe:

‘Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it.
‘Boldness has genius, power, and magic to it.' "

-- Luis M. Proenza, May 1999

Board of Trustees

President

Senior Vice President and Provost and Chief Operating Officer