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1.		(a)		President. The President shall be the chief executive officer and chief administrative officer of the College, shall have the general and active management, control and direction of the educational activities, financial operations and other affairs of the College and shall have the general powers and duties usually vested in the office of the president of a College. The President shall preside at meetings of the faculty or, when occasion requires, appoint a temporary chair. The President shall act as the official medium of communication between the Trustees and the faculty and between the Trustees and the students and all other persons in the service of the College. The President shall recommend to the Trustees the appointment, promotion and conditions of service for the faculty and administrative staff. The President shall keep acquainted with all the affairs and interests of the College. The President shall exercise such supervision and direction over the departments of the College as will promote their efficiency and as the prosperity of the College may demand. The President shall sign all diplomas granted by the College. The President shall be responsible for the discipline of the College, for the care and use of the buildings and equipment of the College, and for carrying out measures authorized by the Trustees, including measures concerning the internal administration of the College. The President shall present regularly to the Trustees reports upon the work and condition of the College and any recommendations which may seem expedient.
		(b)		Acting President. If the President is absent or unable to act, or if the office of President becomes vacant for any reason, the Provost and Dean of the Faculty shall have all the powers and duties of the President until the Trustees select a new President or select another person as Acting President.
SPECIAL SCHOOLS (Bylaws of the Trustees, Section 7)
2.				Special schools or special educational undertakings may be established by vote of the Trustees which shall be deemed a part of the work of the College, but which may have separate administrative officers and staffs accountable directly to the President and the Trustees and not subject to the control of the faculty. Next