The state General Assembly created the Connecticut State University Board of Trustees to oversee the universities and to guide them in effectively serving the public.

The board has 18 members, 14 of whom are appointed to six-year terms by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly. Four members are student trustees who are elected by their fellow students.

The Board of Trustees governs the four-university system by:

1. Determining the general policy of the university system;
2. Reviewing and approving institutional budget requests;
3. Setting tuition and fees;
4. Appointing the chancellor of the system and the university presidents.

More specific powers and duties are prescribed in Section 10a-87-10a-101 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

There are five standing committees of the board: Academic Affairs, Development, Executive, Finance and Administration, and Student Life.

The board meets eight times a year with meetings rotating among the four universities and the System Office. Board meetings are open to the public.

Policy Book
Also available to the public is the Board's Policy Book, which provides a compilation of policy resolutions.

Trustee Awards for Faculty

The Board also announces the Trustee Research Awards and Trustee Teaching Awards. For more information about the awards, click here.