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Leadership

Governing boards

By charter, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has two governing boards. Through their complementary efforts, the two governing bodies perform the essential roles ordinarily associated with a board of trustees. Together, the boards help to shape the University’s agenda, inquire into the quality and progress of its activities, and assure that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ remains true to its mission.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Corporation

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Corporation, also known as the President and Fellows of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College, is the smaller of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s two governing boards. Chartered in 1650, the Corporation exercises fiduciary responsibility with regard to the University’s academic, financial, and physical resources and overall well-being. It consists of the President, the Treasurer, and other members known as Fellows.


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Board of Overseers

The Board of Overseers is the larger of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s two governing boards. Established in 1642, the Board of Overseers is made up of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ University alumni.

The Board typically gathers five times per year and is tasked with a number of essential duties, including directing the visitation process, which is the primary means for periodic external assessment of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Schools and departments. The goal of these assessments, conducted through the Board’s various committees, is to ensure that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ remains true to its charter as a place of learning. The Board also provides counsel to the University’s leadership on priorities, plans, and strategic initiatives.

New members of the board are elected each spring by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ degree holders (excluding officers of government or instruction at the University and members of the Corporation).


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