Note: Some committee meetings, like Investments, may differ in schedule from these dates.
Academic Policy, Planning & Management
Athletics
Buildings and Grounds
Development and External Affairs
Finance Audit Liaison
Investments
Student Affairs
Student Affairs
Student Body President
Ex-Officio representative to the Student Affairs Committee
Academic Policy, Planning, and Management (one student):
This committee considers and makes recommendations on all changes in the faculty of 黑料老司机and advises the Board on all educational policy matters including, but not limited to, degree programs and research.
Athletics (one student):
This committee advises the Board as to the status of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University, considering the academic performance of student athletes and the overall fiscal operation of the Athletics Department. The committee reviews the University's intercollegiate athletics programs and its program for compliance with the rules and regulations of any intercollegiate athletic organizations of which the University is a member, as well as University rules and regulations.
Buildings and Grounds (one student):
This committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board in regard to policies affecting the physical plant and grounds of the University, with special emphasis on maintenance and operating costs.
Development and External Affairs (one student):
This committee advises the Board on policies related to the presentation and promotion of 黑料老司机as well as external development and fundraising. Principal areas of review include public relations and marketing plans for the recruitment of students, development and capital campaign planning, and alumni and community relations.
Finance/Audit Liaison (one student serves on both committees):
The committee on Finance reviews the revenue and expense budget prepared for the University by administration prior to the Committee submitting it to the full Board for approval. The committee reports on the status of the current year's operating budget and advises the board on major budget items. Usually meeting twice per year, the committee on Audit provides for review the audit of the books, records, and securities of the University by an unaffiliated accounting firm and presents a report of the audit to the Board. Due to federal law, this student only receives reports from the Audit committee, but is not a voting member.
Investment (one student):
This committee is empowered by the Board to make investment decisions regarding the funds and assets of the University Endowment and advises the Board on its policies relating to University investments.
Student Affairs (two students):
This committee advises the Board on policies relating to student life at the University including recreation, Greek affairs, student activities and organizations, religious life, multicultural student affairs, career planning, orientation, health and wellness, and residence life.
The Student Member of the Board of Trustees (Student Trustee) serves on each of the following committees in addition to either Academic Planning, Policy, and Management or Finance.
Executive
The Executive Committee has all of the powers of the full Board between Board meetings.
Trusteeship
The Trusteeship Committee has primary oversight responsibility for the Board, insuring proper membership and involvement in the activities of the Board and its committees.
Legal and Governmental Affairs
This committee handles any issues with the government and other legal matters concerning the University.
Dining with Decision Makers (DWDM) is an annual event that provides students with the opportunity to share their experiences with members of the 黑料老司机Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the University's highest governing body. The Board meets four times per year, with an evening reception and dinner that accompanies each meeting. Dining with Decision Makers takes place at the dinner corresponding to the February Board meeting each Spring term. Applications for Spring 2025 have closed.
