The Academic Affairs Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Trustees with the responsibility to provide strategic input to the Provost and President related to curricular and co-curricular educational programs, student life, academic and student support services, faculty employment matters, academic policies and procedures, learning resources, and academic assessment systems.
The Finance and Facilities Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Trustees responsible for providing policy guidance and strategic oversight of the University’s financial, facilities, and other real estate matters for both the University and its direct support organizations (“DSO”).
The Governance, Audit, and Compliance Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Trustees responsible for periodically reviewing the board’s bylaws, evaluating the board’s performance, initiating board training, facilitating nominations related to the board chair and vice-chair elections, reviewing proposed changes to university regulations and policies, and overseeing presidential personnel matters.
Additionally, the Committee monitors the overall organizational tone for quality financial reporting, sound business risk practices, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, policies, and ethical behavior.
The Strategic Planning Committee is an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees responsible to provide oversight for the development of the University’s strategic plan. Committee duties include reviewing the University’s strategic plan and proposing revisions when appropriate; supporting the implementation of the strategic plan; conducting targeted studies; and assessing the progress made in achieving strategic goals and objectives.
