The Department of Postsecondary Education was established as a separate state agency
in May of 1982 by the passage of Act No. 82-486 by the Alabama Legislature. This
Act authorized the State Board of Education to appoint a chancellor for the purpose
of: (1) assisting the State Board in carrying out its authority with respect to
the management and operation of the community, junior, and technical colleges, and
Athens State University; and (2) administering the Office of the Chancellor, including
the appointment of personnel as needed to carry out the tasks and responsibilities
of the Department.
The Department of Postsecondary Education has direct responsibility to the
State Board of Education for the direction and supervision of educational programs
and services provided by the Alabama Community College System. The Department provides leadership,
service, and regulatory functions for the member institutions of the Alabama Community College
System to ensure educational accessibility, excellence, and equity for all citizens
of Alabama.
The Department of Postsecondary Education is supported by both state and federal funding. Department employees
are not subject to or governed by the provisions of the State Merit System laws,
but are entitled to all benefits accruing to Merit System employees, including the
right to accumulate leave and participate in the Teachers’ Retirement System and
State Employee’s Health Insurance Plan. All personnel serve at the pleasure of the
Chancellor.
DPE Financial Disclosure
Organizational Chart - DPE Personnel, 11-01-10 (PDF)
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