"The Rector may appoint by decree one or more Vice Rectors with specific powers" (Art. 9 of the University Statute). As of 6 November 2017 and for the six-year academic period 2017/2018 - 2022/2023, the Vice Rectors of the University are: FORNARI prof. Roberto Vice Rector with responsibility for Research (proxy with signature) RAINIERI prof. Sara Vice Rector with responsibility for Teaching and Student services (proxy with signature) STORTI prof. Fabrizio Vice Rector with responsibility for the Third Mission (proxy with signature)