Governing board member
Governing boards
The purpose of governing boards is to set policy and make decisions on behalf of the university. They often have some fiduciary responsibility over the assets of the university. The makeup of Governing Boards for state universities may be outlined in state laws.
Faculty role on governing boards
Most governing boards have faculty representation, however the representative may be an ex-officio or non-voting member. Boards typically meet several times a year and the meetings are divided between time for reports to the board, and decision-making sessions.
About Governing Boards
A Resource on Higher Education Governance
Association of Governing Boards
This resource on higher education governance and leadership addresses issues of interest to academic governing boards, boards of institutionally related foundations, and senior level campus administrators.
Colleges and Organization Structure of Universities – Governing Boards, The President, Faculty, Administration and Staff, Students, Future Prospects
State university.com
This article outlines generally how universities are organized, and specifically discusses the role of faculty members on governing boards for campuses.
Overview of the College Governance System
4faculty.org
This site specifically describes the bodies that govern the California Community College system through a maze of laws, standards, and procedures. It outlines the various local, state, and administrative bodies, many of which also apply to other higher education institutions. The simple descriptions are very helpful for explaining the structure and the role of faculty within the system.
Examples of Governing Boards
Governing Boards of the University
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
This site outlines membership, bios, meeting schedules, meeting procedures, and bylaws for the Rutgers Board of Governors and Board of Trustees.
Interschool Governing Board
Columbia University
The IGB was created by the Student Affairs Caucus of the University Senate, to serve groups who were constitutionally interschool and have been unable to receive recognition under the available governing boards. It is an example of one type of board on which faculty members may serve.
Research Policy Handbook
Committees, Councils, and Governing Boards, Stanford University
This website outlines the responsibilities and memberships of several campus governing boards at Stanford University.
