As chief executive of the University, the President is charged with accomplishing the mission, vision, goals and program objectives of the Institution by providing effective leadership, sound standards of quality, and institutional resources. The President reports to the Board of Directors of the Institution which evaluates his/her performance and the accomplishment of the President's responsibilities.

The Board of Directors is an external governing board that has the authority to oversee the accomplishment of the mission, goals, and objectives of the institution. It is also responsible for overseeing the President of the Institution and evaluating his performance.

The Chancellor role is bestowed upon a person of distinction who has made significant contributions to the Institution and usually served as President of the Institution.

The Chancellor supports the President on a day-to-day basis in advancing the University's interests. One of the primary responsibilities is to serve as an institutional ambassador, expanding the University's reach at the local, national, and international levels and appointing educational and institutional embassies and ambassadors around the world.

Along with the University President, the Chancellor also confers all degrees, diplomas, and certificates at Commencement Ceremonies and participates in the Board of Directors meetings, Advisory Board meetings, and acts as a counselor to both boards.

The Advisory Board is an external board responsible for making recommendations and providing advice and support to the Board of Directors and the President concerning the Institution's program offerings, institutional relationships, and overall advancement of the Institution. 

Other significant responsibilities include the Identification and recruitment of new Board Members for the Board of Directors, and promotion of the Institution both nationally and internationally.