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 Vacancy
New College of Florida (term expiring January 6, 2021)
University of Central Florida (term expiring January 6, 2021)
Florida Polytechnic University (2 vacancies) as of July 15, 2019
Future Vacancies
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (1 vacancy) Starting January 6, 2020
Florida Atlantic University (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
Florida Gulf Coast University (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
Florida International University (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
Florida State University (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
New College of Florida (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
University of Central Florida (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
University of Florida (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
University of North Florida (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
University of South Florida (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
University of West Florida (2 vacancies) Starting January 6, 2020
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:
Office of the Chancellor
Board of Governors
Attn: Corporate Secretary
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1614
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Fax : (850) 245-0724 or
Email : [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Beth Lowe at (850) 245-0626 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 facsimile or 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 and the Trustee Summit annually held by the Board of Governors.