SAAO (TIER I)
The appointments of these senior officers are subject to the approval of the Board of Governors or a Board of Trustees delegated such authority by the Board of Governors. Such officers do not have tenure in their administrative positions. Individuals in these positions serve at the discretion of the Chancellor and are not appointed to serve for specified periods of time. They are eligible for retirement and medical benefits and accrue leave. Positions classified as SAAO Tier I at WSSU include Vice Chancellors, General Counsel, Deans and the Director of Library Services.
SAAO (TIER II)
The authority to make appointments and determine salaries for positions within this category has been delegated by the Board of Governors to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees of the constituent institutions. The WSSU Board of Trustees has delegated to the Chancellor the authority to make appointments and determine salaries for this category of employees. Such officers do not have tenure in their administrative positions.
Individuals in these positions serve at the discretion of the Chancellor and are not appointed to serve for specified periods of time. They are eligible for retirement and medical benefits and accrue leave. Positions classified as SAAO Tier II at WSSU include Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellors; Associate and Assistant Deans; and other administrative positions within the University.