Florida State University Board of Trustees

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Florida State University
Board of Trustees
Formation2001
Type Governing Board
Headquarters Tallahassee, Florida
Location
  • United States
Chair
Peter Collins
Website Official website

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]

Contents

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

The 13-member FSU Board of Trustees by statute consists of: [1] [2]

Requirements

Those 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

The boards of trustees are responsible for: [3]

Composition

NameAppointedSourceLeader
Peter CollinsGovernorChairman
Maximo AlvarezGovernor
Vivian de las Cuevas-DiazJune 10, 2021GovernorVice Chairman
Jackson BoisvertN / AStudent
Bridgett BirminghamN / AFaculty
Kathryn BallardGovernor
Jorge GonzalezGovernor
Jim W. HendersonBOG
Justin RothBOG
Deborah SargeantBOG
Peter JonesGovernor
John ThielBOG
Drew WeatherfordBOG

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Overview". Trustees.fsu.edu. Florida State University. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Trustee Appointments & Development". Flbog.edu. State of Florida. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "University Boards of Trustees (UBOT) Duties and Responsibilities" (PDF). trustees.ufl.edu. Florida Board of Governors. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
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