Board of Trustees

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The Board of Trustees is the governing body responsible for overseeing Northwestern University's strategic direction, financial health, and institutional policies.

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instanceOf board of trustees
university governing body
affiliatedWith Northwestern University
aimsTo advance the mission of Northwestern University
ensure long‑term institutional stability of Northwestern University
support academic excellence at Northwestern University
support research and teaching at Northwestern University
governs Northwestern University
hasAuthorityOver university‑wide financial decisions
university‑wide institutional policies
university‑wide strategic priorities
hasChair chair of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University
hasCommittee audit committee of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University
compensation committee of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University
finance committee of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University
governance or nominating committee of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University
investment committee of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University
hasMember trustee of Northwestern University
hasRole approval of major capital projects
approval of major institutional policies
ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
fiduciary oversight of Northwestern University
long‑term planning for Northwestern University
oversight of endowment management
oversight of university budget
risk management oversight
safeguarding the mission of Northwestern University
selection and evaluation of the university president
isPartOf governance structure of Northwestern University
operatesIn Chicago, Illinois, United States
surface form: Chicago, Illinois

Evanston, Illinois
oversees financial health of Northwestern University
institutional policies of Northwestern University
strategic direction of Northwestern University
responsibleFor aligning resources with the mission of Northwestern University
approving annual operating budget of Northwestern University
approving major borrowing and debt policies
approving major changes in academic structure or programs
approving major investment policies
ensuring accountability of senior administration
ensuring effective leadership of Northwestern University
ensuring long‑term financial sustainability of Northwestern University
protecting the assets of Northwestern University
upholding the reputation of Northwestern University
worksWith president of Northwestern University
provost of Northwestern University
senior administration of Northwestern University

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Northwestern University governedBy Board of Trustees