The Nomination and Governance Committee of the Board of Governors is seeking candidates for appointment to the university boards of trustees.
Each state university has a 13-member Board of Trustees that has fiduciary responsibility for the oversight of university operations, establishing cost-effective policies or regulations consistent with Board of Governors’ regulations or guidelines, and implementing and maintaining high-quality education programs in accordance with the university’s mission.
Current Vacancies
Each university listed below has one (1) vacancy on their Board. If there is a current trustee in that seat, the seat will remain until we appoint/reappoint a successor.
- Florida Polytechnic University
- University of North Florida
- University of West Florida
Board Vacancies and Application Process
Trustee Selection and Reappointment Process
SSN Collection/Use Statement
Application for Board of Trustees Position
Please send completed applications to:
Florida Board of Governors, State University System of Florida
Attn: Office of the Chancellor
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1614
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Email : [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Shannon M. McDermott at (850) 245-9687 or email at [email protected]
Applicants who are selected for interviews are subject to an initial background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
PLEASE NOTE: Any application submitted by e-mail must be followed by submission of the original signed application to the above address. Do not submit the completed application to the university.
Each appointment is for a five-year term and is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate and participation in a trustee orientation, trustee training, and the Trustee Summit annually held by the Board of Governors.