Board of Trustees
Under its charter, first issued by the State of Texas in 1874, Texas Christian University is controlled by its Board of Trustees. The By-laws, as restated, provide that the Board may consist of not less than 24 nor more than 50 members, at least five of whom shall be members in good standing of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Regular meetings are held in the fall and spring and others at the call of the chairman. The Board has final fiduciary responsibility for TCU, sets the strategic plan and decides matters of basic policy – approves budgets, elects the Chancellor, President, and Vice Chancellors and is the ultimate authority under the law.
Officers of the Board are the chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer and such other officers as the Board deems necessary. An Executive Committee acts for the Board as authorized. Standing committees include Academic Affairs; Audit, Risk and Compliance; Buildings and Grounds; Development; Executive; Fiscal Affairs; Intercollegiate Athletics; Investment; Student Relations and Committee on Governance.
The By-laws also provide for emeritus and honorary members of the Board.
Additional information about the Board of Trustees can be found on the Board of Trustees site.