Board of Trustees
Advancing Guilford's Mission
Guilford College’s Board of Trustees is the governing body exercising ultimate institutional authority as set out in the Bylaws of Guilford College. This authority, upon the recommendation of the President of the College, includes:
- Determining and periodically reviewing the College’s mission
- Monitoring the College’s financial condition and approving the annual budget, tuition and fees
- Approving institutional policies bearing on faculty appointment, promotion, tenure and dismissal
- Reviewing and approving proposed substantive changes in degree programs
- Approving degrees as recommended by the faculty
- Authorizing the construction of new buildings, the major renovation existing buildings and the purchase or sale of land
The board’s authority and responsibilities also include:
- Participating actively in strategies to secure sources of support
- Contributing to fundraising goals
- Appointing the President
- Annually assessing the President’s performance