I. The Committees of the Board

A. The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee considers and recommends the annual University budget to the Board for adoption, and takes emergency action for the Board between meetings of the Board (provided always that, where possible, questions involving interests of standing committees are referred to said committees before action is taken).

Additional duties of the Executive Committee are:

1. To make nominations for membership on the Board of Trustees and of such officers of the Board as are required elsewhere by the Bylaws;
2. To assess continually and appraise Board organization, operation, membership and attendance to assure maximum effectiveness, and to make such recommendations from time to time as, in its judgment, will accomplish the objectives of the Board;
3. To maintain a trustee candidate list through a constant search to identify individuals who are best able to serve the University at the trustee level and who will fill out the complex of skills, experience, and influence required;
4. To sponsor a program for the orientation of new trustees;
5. To order nominations in such a way as to maintain the approximately equal distribution of trustees in terms such that one-third of the terms shall expire each year;
6. To review and approve the chairs elected by the Board of Fellows and the Board of Counselors; and
7. To be the principal review and recommendation source for the awarding of honorary degrees to deserving recipients at commencements, inaugurations, and other special University events; including The University of Tampa Medal and The University of Tampa Distinguished Public Service Award.

B. Other Committees of the Board

The membership of each standing committee should consist of at least four trustees appointed by the chair, subject to the Board and the chair of the Committee. The ex‐officio members of each standing Committee are the appropriate senior officer and faculty representative of the University, and such other members of the University community as the chair of the Committee may appoint, subject to the Board. Each standing committee of the Board meets on call of its respective chair at least three times a year and may on occasion meet for information purposes, inviting appropriate campus personnel.

1. The Committee on Educational Affairs recommends to the Executive Committee, to which the Board of Trustees delegates its authority to decide, the deserving recipients to be awarded honorary degrees at commencements, inaugurations, and other special University events.

   The Committee also recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning curriculum, faculty tenure and promotion review, academic programs, and any and all academic and faculty matters. The committee performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.

2. The Committee on Administrative Affairs considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning financial management, admissions, and financial aid. The Committee is also granted the authority to investigate all the financial activities of the University involving, but not limited to financial, accounting, and student aid activities. It serves as a focal point for communication between non‐committee trustees, independent accountants, and management, as to their duties related to financial accounting, reporting, and controls. The committee assists the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities as to accounting policies and reporting practices of the University and the sufficiency of auditing relative thereto. The Committee establishes investment policy and oversees the management of University endowments and other investments. It also performs such other duties as assigned by the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
3. The Committee on Development considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning the acquisition of gifts and grants and performs such other duties as assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
4. The Committee on Athletics considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning intercollegiate recreational and intramural athletic programs and performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
5. The Committee on Facilities considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning the campus master plan, maintenance of existing facilities, residence hall planning. It also performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
6. The Committee on Student Affairs considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning student retention, conduct and welfare, co‐curricular activities, campus life, residence life, and career opportunities. It also performs other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
7. The Committee on Board Development and Relations makes nominations to the Executive of the Board of Trustees for membership on the Board and for officers of the Board as required by the bylaws. It maintains a trustee candidate list of individuals best able to serve the University as trustees sponsors a program for the orientation of new trustees. The vice‐chair of the Board serves as an ex‐officio member of this Committee and will be consulted regarding Board nominations.
8. The Committee on Planning considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees policies concerning UT direction, key Board initiatives, and the tracking of institutional and Board performance. It performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.
9. The Committee on University Relations and Communication considers and recommends to the Board of Trustees plans and policies relating to the promotion of the University and communication with its constituencies. It also performs such other duties as are assigned in the bylaws or by the Board of Trustees.

C. Affiliated Organizations of the Board of Trustees

1. The Board of Overseers is an organization providing planning initiatives, policy formulation and, special funding for the development of University assets.
2. The Board of Fellows is an avenue of communication and cooperation between the University and the community. Board of Fellows members are available as resources to the committees of the Board of Trustees.
3. The Board of Counselors aids the University in its student recruitment program; assists the University with its career planning and placement program; and assists in creating public recognition of, understanding of, and confidence in The University of Tampa.
4. The National Alumni Association consists of former students of The University of Tampa, supports the best interests of the University, and serves the special needs of its former students.
5. The Chiselers, a selective membership women’s organization, has stated objectives to improve, beautify, and restore the buildings and grounds of The University of Tampa and to foster interest in the welfare of the University among the people of the Tampa Bay area.
6. The Family Association draws the parents of The University of Tampa students into an active support relationship with The University of Tampa in such a way that they will feel themselves to be a vital part of The University of Tampa family, and that they will wish to assist the University in achieving its goals in ways that are uniquely available to Family Association members.