The UMSL Campus Community
The University of Missouri System is a statewide, multi-campus (Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla, and St. Louis) Institution, led by President Timothy M. Wolfe and governed by the Board of Curators
The academic structure of the St. Louis campus, founded in 1963, is detailed below:
| Chancellor | Thomas George | |
| Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
Glen Hahn Cope | |
| Vice Chancellors | James Krueger | Managerial & Technological Services |
| Martin Leifeld | University Advancement | |
| Vice Provosts | Nasser Arshadi | Research |
| Curtis Coonrod | Student Affairs & Dean of Students | |
| Deans | Ron Yasbin | College of Arts & Science |
| Michael T. Elliott (Interim) | College of Business Administration | |
| Wm. Thomas Walker | School of Professional & Continuing Studies | |
| Carole Basile | College of Education | |
| Jean M.K. Miller | College of Fine Arts & Communication | |
| Judith Walker de Felix | Graduate School | |
| Susan Dean-Baar | College of Nursing | |
| Larry J. Davis | College of Optometry | |
| Robert M. Bliss | Pierre Laclede Honors College | |
| Joseph O’Sullivan | UMSL/WU Joint Engineering Program | |
YOUR ROLE IN THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY
As a student, it is important not only to know your major, your classmates, and your instructors, but also to be aware of the larger structure and your place in it. As any community, UMSL has a unique identity, culture, and “language.” Take time to become familiar with terminology, rules, processes, and the campus environment. Communities are more fun when you know your way around. Get involved! Be an active member of this major research institution, the largest university serving St. Louisans and the third largest in the state.
