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 Atlantic University – One Current Vacancy
Future Vacancies effective January 6, 2021
Florida Atlantic University – Two Vacancies
Florida State University – One Vacancy
University of North Florida – One Vacancy
University of West Florida – One Vacancy
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.