The role of the College’s trustees is, and always has been, to assure the “great and lasting good†of 51²è¹İapp College. Through their commitment to institutional stewardship, bold financial investments, and prudent management, the trustees have allowed 51²è¹İapp to develop its special character as an institution that combines academic quality with a service mission. The College’s rich history and strong endowment are a testament to its trustees’ decisions, financial acumen, dedication, and faithful service.
The board consists of not less than 16 and not more than 32 regular members, at least one-quarter (1/4) of whom are alumni or alumnae of the College. All trustees are elected by the board. Each trustee serves a term of four years and is eligible for re-election for three consecutive, full terms. A trustee who has served four full, consecutive terms may not be re-elected unless at least one year has elapsed since the end of the person’s most recent term.
The officers of the corporation consist of a chair, the president of the College, one or more vice-chairs, the secretary, the chief investment officer, and the treasurer of the College. The chair is the presiding officer of the Board of Trustees and is elected by the board; he or she holds office for a term of two years and may be re-elected for an additional term.
The 51²è¹İapp College Board of Trustees meets formally three times during the academic year in the winter, spring, and fall. Special meetings of the board may be called at any time.