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University Leadership

Our leadership carries out its responsibilities guided by Â鶹´«Ã½'s enduring Jesuit mission and Catholic values. With a focus on putting students and patients first, SLU’s leaders are dedicated to the principles of shared governance, and are committed to the careful and strategic stewardship of the University’s resources.

Board of Trustees

Â鶹´«Ã½ is governed by a board of trustees comprising business, civic and religious leaders, many of whom are SLU alumni. The board elects the president and is responsible for oversight and governance of the University.

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University President

Accountable to the board of trustees, University President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., is SLU’s chief executive officer. He is responsible for advancing the University’s mission of education, health care and service.

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University Provost

Reporting directly to the president, the provost is SLU’s chief academic officer. The provost is responsible for ensuring the excellence of teaching, scholarship and research at the University.

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Senior Administration

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s senior administration is comprised of University leaders who work collaboratively to ensure that the University fosters a culture of excellence at every level.

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University Leadership Council

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Leadership Council (ULC) is responsible for reviewing and approving all University policies and providing input on other important University matters. senior administrators, academic deans, and the leaders of the Faculty Senate, Staff Advisory Committee and Student Government Association.