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
Florida International University
Florida Polytechnic University
Florida State University
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
200 West College Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Fax : (850) 245-9685 or
Email : [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Shannon True 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 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, trustee training, and the Trustee Summit annually held by the Board of Governors.