ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Director of TISS is the head of the Institute, whose position is equivalent to that of the Vice-Chancellor of a conventional university.
Academic Structure
The academic structure of the Institute consists of 5 Schools and 4 independent Centres. The 3 resource centres provide support to teaching, research, field action and dissemination activities.
Administrative Structure
The administrative structure is designed around 9 sections: Academic, Accounts, Dining Hall, Hostels and Guest House, Maintenance, Meetings, Personnel, Planning and Development, and Purchase and Stores. These 9 sections are located under 4 broad divisions: (i) Academic, (ii) Finance Accounts and Audit, (iii) Personnel and Administration, and (iv) Infrastructure Development and Support. The Registrar of TISS is the Administrative Head of the Institute.
Governance
The Governing Board is the highest authority of the Institute. It consists of 15 members, including nominees of the Central Government, State Government, the University of Mumbai, the UGC, and representatives from the TISS faculty. The Chairperson of the Governing Board has functions similar to that of the Chancellor of a conventional university.
The Academic Council of the Institute decides on matters of academic nature. Three external experts, along with the faculty of TISS, constitute the Academic Council of the Institute.