Duke University Board of Trustees

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The Duke University Board of Trustees is the primary governing body of Duke University, overseeing its strategic direction, financial health, and major institutional policies, including those of its health system.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf board of trustees
university governing board
appliesToJurisdiction Duke University
appointedBy Duke University charter
employs Duke University president
governs Duke University
hasAuthorityOver long-term campus planning
major institutional initiatives
senior administrative appointments on recommendation of the president
university-wide policies
hasCommittee Academic Affairs Committee
Audit and Compliance Committee
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
Finance Committee
Committee on Governance
surface form: Governance Committee

Health System-related committees
Resources Committee
hasHeadquartersLocation Durham, North Carolina
hasMember Duke University president
alumni trustees
charter trustees
ex officio trustees
young trustees
hasNumberOfMembers approximately 35 to 40 trustees
hasRole approval of annual operating budget
approval of major capital projects
approval of major changes in academic programs
approval of major changes in tuition and fees
approval of major institutional policies
ensuring academic and institutional integrity
fiduciary oversight of Duke University
long-term strategic planning
oversight of Duke University Health System governance
oversight of endowment management
oversight of major fundraising campaigns
risk management oversight
safeguarding the university’s mission
selection and evaluation of the university president
legalForm nonprofit governing body
meets regularly during the academic year
mission to guide and steward Duke University in accordance with its mission and long-term interests
oversees Duke University Health System policies
financial health of Duke University
major institutional policies of Duke University
strategic direction of Duke University
partOf Duke University governance structure

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Jeff Zients boardMemberOf Duke University Board of Trustees
Duke University governingBody Duke University Board of Trustees
Duke University Health System governingBody Duke University Board of Trustees
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences governingBody Duke University Board of Trustees