The Florida State University Board of Trustees (BOT) is the governing body of

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and a member of the

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. The university is located in the state capitol,

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, United States. The current chairperson of the Board is Peter Collins. 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."

Membership

The 13-member FSU Board of Trustees by statute consists of: * Six citizen members selected by the

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* Five citizen members selected by the

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(BOG) * Student Body President * Chairperson of the Faculty Senate or equivalent body

Requirements

Those appointed must be confirmed by the Florida Senate in a regular legislative session and serve staggered 5-year terms. New Trustees are required to attend an orientation, participate in trustee training and the annual Trustee Summit, all presented by the BOG. 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

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and travel expenses. 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.

Responsibilities

The boards of trustees are responsible for: * establishing cost-effective policy * implementing and maintaining high-quality education programs consistent with the university's mission * performance evaluation * developing a process meeting state policy, budgeting, and education standards.

Composition

References

External links

Board of Trustees

Trustee bios

Trustee Committees
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Florida State Florida State University (FSU) is a public university, public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. Founded in 1851, it is located on the oldest continuous site of higher e ...