A. The Board of Trustees
The ultimate responsibility for the University rests with the Board of Trustees, under the authority conferred by the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, issued by the Secretary of State of the State of Florida. Governance of the institution is vested in the Board. This responsibility extends to every facet of the institution, including the academic and other programs, funds, property, and personnel. The major functions of the Board of Trustees include:
- Formulating the policy relating to the educational purpose and mission of the University.
- Overseeing and reviewing the formulation of policy related to the educational and administrative programs of the institution; and
- Accepting ultimate responsibility for the acquisition, maintenance, and deployment of institutional resources.
The Board of Trustees is composed of a maximum of sixty‐one members, including 11 ex‐officio members (one of whom is the president), and the remainder elected to three‐year terms. Service on the Board is limited to two successive three‐year terms. Members may be re‐elected, however, one year after their second term of service concludes. Selection of trustees is based upon standards endorsed by the Board and included in the Bylaws of The Board of Trustees of The University of Tampa, A Corporation Not For Profit.
The Board of Trustees has the power to delegate responsibility for the implementation of its policies and decisions. In large measure, this delegation of responsibility is to the president of the University, who in turn delegates responsibilities to other officers.
The president of the Faculty Senate is invited to attend all regular meetings of the Board of Trustees, and take part therein, as the Board of Trustees determines.
The committees and Affiliated Organizations of the Board of Trustees are defined and described in Appendix A of this Handbook.