The University is governed by a board of 13 members, including six elected by the State Legislature and seven self-perpetuating life members in accordance with the will of Thomas G. Clemson. The Board is primarily responsible for setting policy and approving budgets and expenditures. The University’s day-to-day operations are administered by the President and his Administrative Council. Following are lists of the Board of Trustees, the Administrative Council and the Deans of the five colleges.

Board of Trustees

Leon J. (Bill) Hendrix, Jr., Chairman............................Kiawah Island
Joseph D. Swann, Vice Chair......................................Greenville 
Bill L. Amick...............................................................Batesburg-Leesville
J. J. Britton.................................................................Sumter
Louis B. Lynn.............................................................Columbia
Patricia H. McAbee....................................................Greenwood 
John N. (Nicky) McCarter, Jr.....................................Columbia
Leslie G. (Les) McCraw.............................................Greenville
E. Smyth McKissick, III............................................. Easley
Thomas B. McTeer, Jr................................................Columbia
Robert L. Peeler.........................................................Lexington
William C. Smith, Jr....................................................Columbia
David H. Wilkins........................................................Greenville

Trustees Emeriti

Louis P. Batson, Jr.....................................................Greenville
Fletcher C. Derrick, Jr...............................................Charleston
Lawrence M. Gressette, Jr.........................................Columbia
Harold D. (Doug) Kingsmore.....................................Aiken
D. Leslie Tindal..........................................................Columbia
Allen P. Wood...........................................................Florence

Administrative Council

James F. Barker, President
Doris R. Helms, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
John W. Kelly, Vice President for Public Service and Agriculture
Christian E.G.  Przirembel, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Gail A. DiSabatino, Vice President for Student Affairs
A. Neill Cameron, Vice President for University Advancement
Angie Leidinger, Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Director of Governmental Affairs
Clayton Steadman, General Counsel
Terry Don Phillips, Director of Athletics
Brett A. Dalton, Chief Financial Officer
Steven E. Copeland, Chief Business Officer
Catherine T. Sams, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Leon E. Wiles, Chief Diversity Officer
Marvin G. Carmichael, Chief of Staff and Director of Financial Aid
Debra B. Jackson, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Assistant to the President for Institutional Effectiveness
James R. Bottum, Vice Provost for Computing and Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Bob Geolas, Director of CU International Center for Automotive Research  

University Administration

Academic
Esin Gulari, PhD, Dean, College of Engineering and Science
Claude C. Lilly, PhD, Dean, College of Business and Behavioral Science
Alan R. Sams, PhD, Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Kay L. Wall, Dean of Libraries
Janice W. Murdoch, PhD, Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Bruce B. Rafert, PhD, Dean of the Graduate School
James R. Bottum, Vice Provost for Computing and Information Technology and CIO
Doris Helms, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Clifton S.M.“Chip” Egan, Interim Dean, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities
Lawrence R. Allen, Ph. D., Dean, College of Health, Education and Human Development

Student Affairs
Gail A.DiSabatino, Vice President for Student Affairs
Joy S. Smith, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Verna G. Howell, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
George N. Smith, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Stephen A.(Steve) Robbins, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Altheia L Richardson, Assistant Vice President and Exec. Dir. of Gantt Center for Student Life
James B. (Bert) Epting, Jr., Student Affairs Development
Jeffery T. (Jeff) Brown, New Student and Sophomore Year Programs
George W. Clay, Student Health Services
Raquel Contreras, Counseling and Psychological Services
Deborah R. Culler, Municipal Court Judge
William (Bill) Daniel, Fire and EMS
Amanada (Mandy) Hays, Campus Life
Kathy Hobgood, Residential Life
Johnson W. Link, Law Enforcement and Safety
Doug A. Hallenbeck, Housing
Robert (Randy) Rice, Residential Facilities
Flora M. Riley, Michelin Career Center
Russell C.(Rusty) Guill, Associate Dean of Students
Vanessa R. Weston, Parking Services
Alesia A. Smith, Community and Ethical Standards
Tony Dickerson, Student Affairs Business Officer
William L. (Butch) Stanphill, Campus Recreation

Christina D. (Tina) LeMay, Student Affairs Publications and Publications
Margaret S.(Marty) Kern, Campus Life
Kathi Shivar, Student Affairs HR Manager
James C.(Jimmy) Felder, Tiger-1 Card Services
Pamela L. (Pam) Davis, Gantt Center for Student Life
Kenyatta N. Shamberger, Gantt Center for Student Life