Florida’s Board of Governors has recently extended the deadline for applications to join the University Boards of Trustees. This news follows the resignation of Trustee Meg Crofton, who sat on UCF’s Board.
Four of the state’s public universities have a vacant position: Florida A&M University, Florida International University, University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. The extended deadline runs until March 4.
“Individuals passionate about the future of higher education in our state are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to help shape the future of the second largest university system in the country,” the Board of Governors said in a recent press release.
The universities’ 13-member boards of trustees are responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective policy and high quality educational programs. They also work to adhere to state policy, budgeting and education standards.
University of South Florida’s vacancy is for a term ending January 6, 2016. The vacancies at FAMU, FIU and UCF are each for a term ending January 6, 2018.
Those interested in this intensive public service opportunity must complete an application with the Board of Governors’ Trustee Nominating Committee. Applicants do not need to live in Florida to serve on a board of trustees.
“The Board of Governors is looking for dynamic and diverse individuals who are interested in higher education, passionate about assisting our institutions and committed to working toward the goals of the State University System,” said Morteza “Mori” Hosseini of Daytona Beach, Chair of the Board of Governors’ Trustee Nominating Committee.
