All offices
- Academic Affairs
- Aircraft Operations
- Board of Regents
- Budget and Planning
- Business Affairs
- Capital Projects
- Chancellor
- Communications and Media Relations
- Contracts and Procurement
- Controller
- Employee Benefits
- Events
- External Relations, Communications and Advancement Services
- Facilities Management
- Finance
- Financial Shared Services
- General Counsel
- Gift Administration, Compliance and Advancement Services
- Governmental Relations
- Health Affairs
- Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB)
- Human Resources
- Information Security
- Institutional Research and Analysis
- Police
- Population Health
- Risk Management
- Real Estate
- Shared Information Services
- System Audit Office
- Systemwide Information Services
- Systemwide Compliance
- Talent and Innovation
- Technology and Information Services
- Telecommunications Services
- Texas Medical Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS)
- Travel Services
- University Lands
About the Executive Offices
The University of Texas System Administration is organized within executive offices, each charged with overseeing specific policies and operations while supporting the Board of Regents and the Chancellor, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The executive offices provide direct strategic, administrative, and creative services to the 14 institutions, often providing centralized services in accordance with law and policy.
- Office of the Chancellor
- Office of Academic Affairs
- Office of Health Affairs
- Office of Business Affairs
- Office of External Relations, Communications, and Advancement Services
- Office of General Counsel
- Office of Governmental Relations
The Office of the Chancellor
The Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive Officer, providing leadership and support to the presidents of the 14 UT institutions and overseeing the administrative, budget and operations functions of the UT System. The Chancellor reports to the UT System Board of Regents. More information can be found on the Office of the Chancellor page.
The Office of Academic Affairs
Executive Vice Chancellor: Archie L. Holmes Jr., Ph.D.
Academic Affairs Website
Academic Affairs works with the presidents of the eight academic institutions to help advance their missions and develop and implement appropriate plans and programs. The responsibilities of the office include overseeing administrative and policy issues related to the academic institutions and monitoring a wide range of issues related to higher education policies and practices.
The Office of Health Affairs
Executive Vice Chancellor: John M. Zerwas, M.D.
Health Affairs Website
The Office of Health Affairs works with the presidents of the six health institutions, providing leadership and support for their shared mission of education, clinical care, research and community service. Of the six health institutions, four are health science centers that offer a wide range of degree programs and two are specialty tertiary hospitals with outpatient clinical services. All are engaged in medical research, education and patient care.
The Office of Business Affairs
Executive Vice Chancellor: Scott C. Kelley, Ed.D.
Business Affairs Website
The Office of Business Affairs works with business officers at the 14 institutions to establish and ensure compliance with operations and management policies and procedures.
The Office of Business Affairs directs and coordinates the following offices:
- Finance
- University Lands
- Capital Projects
- Contracts and Procurement
- Systemwide Information Services
- Employee Benefits
- Budget and Planning
- Shared Information Services
- Controller
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
Office of External Relations, Communications and Advancement Services
Vice Chancellor for External Relations, Communications and Advancement Services: Randa S. Safady, Ph.D.
External Relations, Communications and Advancement Services Website
The Office of External Relations, Communications and Advancement Services connects The University of Texas System with the public through strategic communication and interaction. With five areas of expertise, External Relations is prepared to assist and collaborate with each of the 14 UT institutions and UT System administrative offices to provide the public with an array of resources.
The office of External Relations, Communications, and Advancement Services directs and coordinates the following offices:
- Gift Administration, Compliance and Advancement Services
- Communications and Media Relations
- Center for Enhancing Philanthropy
- Events
The Office of General Counsel
Vice Chancellor and General Counsel: Daniel H. Sharphorn, J.D.
General Counsel Website
The Office of General Counsel provides comprehensive legal services and professional expertise to and for System Administration and the 14 UT institutions. The office also coordinates and manages litigation services provided by the Attorney General’s Office and outside counsel; serves as administrator of the UT System medical liability self-insurance plan; and is the UT System’s ethics advisor.
Additionally, the Office of General Counsel manages and oversees the following functions:
Office of Governmental Relations
Vice Chancellor and Chief Governmental Relations Officer: Stacey Napier, J.D.
Governmental Relations Website
The Office of Governmental Relations monitors governmental affairs affecting higher education and interacts with state and local governments on behalf of the UT System and its institutions. In collaboration with other UT officials, as well as other higher education entities, the office works closely with legislators, legislative staff and state agencies on a wide variety of issues.