University officials are important members of a university's administrative staff. Rectors, also known as chancellors, are the highest-ranking officials in a university and are responsible for overseeing the entire institution. Regents are members of a board of trustees that are responsible for setting policies and making decisions on behalf of the university. Deans are responsible for managing the academic departments within a university and ensuring that the faculty and students are meeting the standards set by the university. Stateregents are appointed by the state government to oversee the operations of public universities. They are responsible for ensuring that the university is following state regulations and laws.