Governing Bodies and Chartered Institutions
Temple University's Board of Trustees: A Closer Look at Its Standing Committees
Temple University's Board of Trustees is a vital part of the institution's governance structure. The board has nine standing committees, each with specific roles and responsibilities that reflect oversight, governance, and advisory functions tailored to specific institutional areas.
The Executive Committee is empowered to exercise powers of the Board between regular meetings for timely decision-making. It serves as a forum for significant institutional issues that cut across other committees’ jurisdictions and oversees broad governance and institutional priorities.
The Budget & Finance Committee oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. It monitors financial health and adherence to budgetary policies, ensuring sustainable financial management and planning.
The Audit & Risk Management Committee oversees audit processes and compliance with regulatory standards. It reviews risk management policies and procedures, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial and operational activities.
The Capital Planning Committee reviews and advises on campus facilities, capital projects, and infrastructure planning. It prioritizes capital investments consistent with institutional goals and budget constraints.
The Investment Committee manages oversight of the institution’s investment portfolio and strategy. It establishes investment policy and monitors portfolio performance.
The Advancement Committee oversees fundraising, alumni relations, and external engagement efforts. It develops strategies to enhance institutional support and community relations.
The Student & Faculty Success Committee oversees policies related to academic and student affairs, including student life, conduct, and welfare. It supports initiatives that promote faculty development and student success.
The Tenure & Promotion Committee reviews and recommends policies related to faculty tenure and promotion. It ensures fair and rigorous evaluation consistent with institutional standards.
The Nominations & Governance Committee oversees board governance, including nomination and recruitment of trustees. It reviews board bylaws, policies, and committee charters to ensure effective governance structures.
These roles derive primarily from the Temple University Board of Trustees Bylaws, which specify that each standing committee must maintain a charter outlining its authority and responsibilities. The committees' functions, such as budget, audit, and nominations, ensure financial prudence, risk oversight, and governance integrity. Academic and student-focused committees address policies governing educational programs and campus life. Committees related to tenure and promotion ensure faculty advancement processes are fair and aligned with institutional standards.
While precise charters are institution-specific and reviewed periodically by the Board, the above encapsulates the key roles and responsibilities that each standing committee would typically hold. For more detailed information about the charters of the Board of Trustees' committees, please contact the Office of the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at secretary.office@our website.
The Executive Committee and the Budget & Finance Committee are examples of standing committees within Temple University's Board of Trustees, with the former focusing on timely decision-making and overseeing broad governance and institutional priorities, and the latter managing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, and ensuring sustainable financial management.
In addition, the Audit & Risk Management Committee and the Investment Committee are also standing committees, with the former overseeing audit processes, compliance with regulatory standards, and risk management policies, and the latter managing the institution's investment portfolio and strategy.
