The Florida State University Board of Trustees (BOT) is the governing body of Florida State University and a member of the State University System of Florida. The university is located in the state capital, Tallahassee. The current chairperson of the Board is Peter Collins.[1]
 216 Westcott Building | |
| Formation | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Governing Board |
| Headquarters | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Location |
|
Chair | Peter Collins |
| Website | Official website |
According to their official website, the board of trustees "is the public body corporate of the university. It sets policy for the institution and serves as the institution's legal owner and governing board. The Board of Trustees is responsible for high quality education programs within the laws of the State of Florida and Regulations of the Florida Board of Governors. The Board of Trustees holds the institution's resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use."[1]
Membership
editThe 13-member FSU Board of Trustees by statute consists of:[1][2]
- Six citizen members selected by the Florida Governor
- Five citizen members selected by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG)
- Student Body President
- Chairperson of the Faculty Senate or equivalent body
Requirements
editThose appointed must be confirmed by the Florida Senate in a regular legislative session and serve staggered 5-year terms.[3] New Trustees are required to attend an orientation, participate in trustee training and the annual Trustee Summit, all presented by the BOG.[2][3]
Trustees are not required to be Florida residents, but the Board of Governors and Governor must consider regional representation and diversity. Members of the BOT receive no compensation for service but are reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses.[2][3]
In selecting nominees, the BOG looks at business and professional experience, voluntary public service, personal integrity, and the applicant's ability to devote the necessary time and attention to the responsibilities required as public officers of a state university.[2]
Responsibilities
editThe boards of trustees are responsible for:[3]
- establishing cost-effective policy
- implementing and maintaining high-quality education programs consistent with the university's mission
- performance evaluation
- developing a process meeting state policy, budgeting, and education standards.
Composition
edit| Name | Appointed | Source | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Collins | Governor | Chairman | |
| Maximo Alvarez | Governor | ||
| Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz | June 10, 2021 | Governor | |
| Jackson "Jack" Hitchcock | N / A | Student | |
| Bridgett Birmingham | N / A | Faculty | |
| Kathryn Ballard | Governor | ||
| Jorge Gonzalez | Governor | ||
| Jim W. Henderson | BOG | ||
| Justin Roth | BOG | ||
| Deborah Sargeant | BOG | ||
| Bob Sasser | Governor | Vice-chairman | |
| John Thiel | BOG | ||
| Drew Weatherford | BOG |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Overview". Trustees.fsu.edu. Florida State University. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Trustee Appointments & Development". Flbog.edu. State of Florida. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "University Boards of Trustees (UBOT) Duties and Responsibilities" (PDF). trustees.ufl.edu. Florida Board of Governors. Retrieved May 19, 2023.