Executive Committee
Charged with planning and developing Board meeting agendas. The Committee also serves as the Planning Committee when the college’s Strategic Plan needs Board review and feedback. Comprised of Board of Trustees Officers and individual Committee Chairs, the Executive Committee generally meets two weeks prior to each Board meeting to set the agenda. Membership includes: Board Officers, Provincial Prior, and all Standing Committee Chairs.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee shall be responsible for selecting and appointing the independent certified public accountants (“Auditors”) who shall provide auditing and related services to the college. The Audit Committee also approves the scope of and compensation for such services by the Auditors and oversees the performance of such services by the Auditors. Membership includes: 4 Board members and an individual from the financial industry. Resource people: Director of Fiscal Affairs & Controller.
Development Committee
The Development Committee works closely with the Office for Institutional Advancement to understand all fund raising programs, and to provide leadership with targeted initiatives in development. Membership includes: Four (4) Board members, alums, and friends of the college. Resource contact: Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Educational Policy Committee
The Educational Policy Committee (EPC) works closely with the Provost and the Deans (Girard School of Business and International Commerce, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering) to discuss academic matters. Recent issues have included academic strategic planning, NEASC accreditation, AACSB accreditation, faculty evaluation, and appointment, rank, and tenure. The Committee reviews proposals for new academic programs. Membership includes: Provost, college deans, CEPC rep, faculty rep and Board members. Resource contact: Provost
Faculty Trustees
Comprised of Board and faculty members, the Committee’s role is to enhance communication between the Board and the faculty. FT has no governing responsibilities. Recent topics have included Presidential Search Procedures and the recently approved Governance Commission. Membership includes: Four (4) Board members, two (2) faculty representatives from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, and two (2) faculty members at large. Resource contact: Assistant to the President
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee works closely with the CFO and Fiscal Affairs to evaluate and plan fiscal matters affecting the college. The Committee has one subcommittee: the Investment Committee. The Investment Committee meets as necessary. Membership includes: Five (5) Board members. Resource contact: Director of Fiscal Affairs & Controller, and representatives from the financial community, for example the Common Fund.
Mission Effectiveness Committee
This Committee works closely with the Office for Mission Effectiveness to enhance the mission of the college while promoting programs that celebrate all aspects of the mission. Recent discussions have included clarifying Augustinian values. Membership includes: Three (3) Board members, two (2) alums, and two (2) administrators. Resource contact: Vice President for Mission Effectiveness
Nominating and Honorary Degree Committee
The Nominating and Honorary Degree Committee works closely with the President and other Board members to nominate individuals to join the Board of Trustees. The Committee also brings nominations for honorary degrees (awarded at the annual Commencement ceremony) to the full Board, based on recommendations made by the President on behalf of the campus Honorary Degree Committee. Membership includes: Three (3) Board members
Student Life Committee
The Student Life Committee works closely with the Student Life division and students to hear about their programs, activities, and issues. Membership includes: Four (4) Board members and an alum Resource contact: Dean of Students.
Notes: The President serves as an ex officio member of all Committees.
Students from Student Government and Class Councils attend Student Life Committee meetings.