Leading Carnegie Mellon

Over its 100 year history, Carnegie Mellon University has evolved from a small technical school to a leading global research university, known for its preeminence in technology and the arts.

The university is governed by a board of trustees, currently chaired by David S. Shapira. The board appoints the president of the university, who is responsible for all other appointments. Details of the university's organizational structure can be found on the University Governance page.

Jared L. Cohon took the helm as president of Carnegie Mellon in July 1997.  The president acts on behalf of the Board of Trustees, which delegates its authority to him. In addition to the board's oversight and its review of the president's performance, the president consults regularly with all of the university's constituencies. The Faculty Senate, the Student Advisory Councils, Staff Council, the Diversity Advisory Council and the Alumni Association's Executive Board provide structural mechanisms for consultation. The president meets annually with each department's faculty, holds regular student and staff hours and makes himself available to the Carnegie Mellon community. 

Mark S. Kamlet was named provost in 2000 and was reappointed in 2005, at which time he was also named senior vice president.  The provost, the chief academic officer of the institution, is committed to advancing the university's academic agenda and works closely with deans and department heads, research centers and institutes to ensure the university is implementing programs that foster the academic vision and mission of the organization. The provost encourages interdisciplinary collaboration across the university and manages change in policies and practices that affect the academic life of the university.