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As the University’s chief governing body, the Board of Trustees exercises fiduciary responsibility for advancing Leighton University’s mission and goals in a sustainable manner, through wise stewardship of all of its resources for the common good and for generations to come.
The Board holds a public trust to guard the University’s integrity, to ensure that it fulfills its established purposes, and to preserve and augment its physical and financial assets. This oversight role involves critical decision-making on a range of issues, including fiscal policy, strategic planning, and institutional governance. The Board ensures that the university's resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support its educational, research, and public service missions. Furthermore, the Trustees are instrumental in fostering an environment that nurtures academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.
Leighton's Board of Trustees is comprised of dedicated professionals with demonstrated success in their chosen fields, a passion for Leighton, and a commitment to Leighton's mission. Initially, the board is comprised of five voting members. Together, trustees set the direction of the university, and ensure Leighton's continued well-being and work to sustain its foundation of excellence.
Specifically, the Board of Trustees is responsible for:
- Setting the University’s vision, strategic directions and overall goals and outcomes by following appropriate laws and other government policies, and the strategic plan.
- Approving Board policy.
- Approving the annual business plans, budget and annual report.
- Hiring the chancellor.
- Delegating accountability for the performance and operation of the University to the chancellor.
- Evaluating the chancellor’s performance.