ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

President and Executive Cabinet
The Office of the President is responsible for supporting the activities and initiatives of the university President, and is comprised of the President’s administrative staff and the university’s Executive Cabinet.

Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the management and oversight of the university at large. The board plays a critical role in leading strategic initiatives to enhance the academic experience, and overseeing the fiscal operations of the university.

Academics
The Provost and the Office of Academic Affairs are committed to shaping UDC into a vanguard of scholarship and learning. The Provost is responsible for managing the university’s academic offerings, maintaining accreditation standard, and overseeing the academic integrity of the university at large.

Human Resources
The role of Human Resources is to ensure the success of the university and all employees by providing services related to employment, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.

Finance and Procurement
The Office of Finance is responsible for managing the fiscal and budgetary operations of the university at large. The Office of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement oversees all external services that support university operations.

Real Estate and Facilities
The Office of Real Estate and Facilities Management is responsible for the acquisition, management, and development of university property. The division of Auxiliary Services works in tandem with this to maintain a quality campus life experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Public Safety
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining the ongoing safety of University property, and ensuring that the campus is prepared in the case of an emergency event.

Communications
UDC utilizes the following offices to maintain communication with prospective and current students, faculty and staff, and the surrounding community:

Legal
The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for representing the the university in all legal matters and proceedings, and providing counsel in the areas of compliance and risk management.

External Relations
Located in Washington, D.C., the University of the District of Columbia currently serves thousands of students from all across the globe. It is the only public institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, offering dozens of academic, workforce, and professional programs. The University embraces its recognition as the country’s only urban land-grant institution and serves the local community through its various outreach and extension initiatives.