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The State University of New York :: Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the State University of New York. It consists of 17 members, 15 of whom are appointed by the Governor, by and with consent of the New York State Senate. In addition, the president of the Student Assembly serves as student trustee and the president of the University Faculty Senate serves as an ex-officio trustee.
Among the authorities of the Board of Trustees is the power to:
-Appoint its own officers, the chancellor, and System Administration senior staff.
-Appoint the president of each state-operated institution, and approve the appointment of statutory and community college presidents by their respective boards.
-Grant all degrees, diplomas and certificates for the completion of studies at any state-operated campus, including honorary degrees.
-Regulate the admission of students, and prescribe qualifications for their continued attendance.
-Regulate tuition, fees and charges, curricula and all other matters pertaining to the operation and administration of each state-operated campus.
-Establish new campuses.
To contact a Board member with a question or concern, please write to Trustees@suny.edu.
General inquiries about the workings of the Board of Trustees should be directed to the link provided below for the Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the University, John J. O'Connor.
Contact: John J. O'Connor
Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the University
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