Indiana University Board of Trustees

Policy Statement

The Board of Trustees (also referred to as “the Trustees” or “the Board”) comprises nine (9) persons appointed by the Governor of Indiana. At least five (5) of the members appointed to the Board must be alumni of Indiana University.

Pursuant to IC 21-20-3-2.5, which expires January 1, 2028, the Governor may at any time remove and replace a member of the Board who was elected by the alumni of Indiana University. If the Governor removes and replaces an alumni-elected member in accordance with state law, the new member appointed by the Governor serves until the expiration of the term of the replaced member. If the Governor does not remove and replace an alumni-elected member, the member of the Board elected by the alumni of Indiana University may serve until the member's term expires.

At least five (5) of the members appointed to the Board must be residents of Indiana. Except the student trustee appointed by the Board, no more than three (3) members of the Board may reside in the same county. Except for the student trustee appointed to the Board, an employee of Indiana University may not serve as a member of the Board. Except for a student trustee appointed to the Board, each member of the Board serves for a term of three (3) years. A member of the Board may not serve more than three (3) terms.

One (1) member appointed to the Board must be a full-time student of Indiana University. The student appointed to the Board serves for a term of one (1) year.

The Board has all authorities, powers, and privileges granted to it by Indiana statutes. The Board may make all bylaws necessary to carry into effect the powers of the Board. 

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