Truman State University Board of Governors
100 East Normal
200 McClain Hall
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: (660) 785-4100
Fax: (660) 785-4030
Email: traci@truman.edu
Website: http://governors.truman.edu/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 174.610
Department: Higher Education
Mission:
The Truman State University Board of Governors works to support the University mission which is to offer an exemplary undergraduate education to well-prepared students, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, in the context of a public institution of higher education. To that end, the Board works to offer affordable undergraduate studies in the traditional arts and sciences, as well as selected preprofessional, professional, and masters level programs that grow naturally out of the philosophy, values, and desired outcomes of a liberal arts education.
Function:
The Truman State University Board of Governors is the highest policy making body of the University, and the direction and control of the University is entrusted to it by the people of the state.
Subcommittees: Finance and Auditing, Budget and Capital Projects, Honorary Degrees
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: varies, approximately 6 meetings
Location of meetings: Kirksville, varying locations
Duration of meetings: 1 to 2 days
Preparation time for meetings: 4 to 6 hours
Total time commitment: 15 to 20 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 10
Appointed members: 10
Term length: 6 years; student member, 2 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 4 voting members must represent Adair, Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Chariton, Clark, Howard, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Macon, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, St. Charles, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan, or Warren County, providing that no more than one member may be from the same county; 3 voting members must be from any of the seven college districts as described in statute and from differing congressional districts; 2 non-voting members must be non-residents of the state; and 1 non-voting member must be a student
Political Requirements: yes, not more than 4 voting members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: see Special Membership Requirements
Senate Consent Required: Yes