Committees
The Board Chair appoints the membership of each of these standing committees, including the committee chair. Each committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the full Board pertaining to items within its area of oversight. Following is a brief description of the functions and responsibilities of the standing committees of the Board. The Board Chair and the Chief Executive Officer shall serve as non-voting, ex officio members of all standing committees.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, POLICY AND PERSONNEL -- This committee provides oversight and review of the Institutions’ academic missions,
as well as policies and resources needed to realize those missions; execution of the
Board’s strategic priorities; and the quality and integrity of the Institutions’ academic
programs. The committee also provides governance oversight on such matters as academic
program development, review, accreditation and discontinuance; student admission and
performance standards; major academic initiatives; and maintaining an appropriate
balance among teaching, research, scholarship, and services; faculty tenure; and personnel
under the jurisdiction of the Board and its Institutions.
Charter for the Academic Affairs, Policy and Personnel Committee
Jennifer Callahan, Chair
Chris Franklin, Member
Rick Walker, Member
Jimmy Harrel, non-voting, ex officio
Jason Ramsey, non-voting, ex officio
AUDIT, RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW -- This committee provides oversight and review of the quality and integrity of the accounting
and financial reporting practices; integrity of the financial statements of the Institutions
governed by the Board; adequacy of the internal control environment and its continuous
improvement; Institutions’ compliance with legal, regulatory, and other external compliance
requirements; the internal auditing function; any independent auditor whom the Board
may employ; adequacy of risk management processes; and compliance with Institutional
and Board Policies.
Charter for the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Review Committee
Cary Baetz, Chair
Trudy Milner, Member
Billy G. Taylor, Member
Jimmy Harrel, non-voting, ex officio
Jason Ramsey, non-voting, ex officio
EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION -- This committee is responsible for providing recommendations to the full Board on matters regarding evaluation methodology and compensation items.
Rick Walker, Chair
Blayne Arthur, Member
Jennifer Callahan, Member
Jimmy Harrel, non-voting, ex officio
Jason Ramsey, non-voting, ex officio
FACILITIES -- This committee provides oversight of construction, renovation, and maintenance of
all Institutional and Board-owned buildings, grounds, roads, and related structures.
Oversight of ordinary maintenance of buildings and related equipment is also within
the purview of this committee.
Charter for the Facilities Committee
Blayne Arthur, Chair
Trudy Milner, Member
Billy G. Taylor, Member
Jimmy Harrel, non-voting, ex officio
Jason Ramsey, non-voting, ex officio
FINANCE -- This committee is responsible for safeguarding and monitoring the Institutions’ financial
stability and long-term economic health. This committee serves as the Board’s principal
forum for the consideration of matters relating to the Institutions’ financial operations,
administration, budgeting, financing, debt, financial reporting, and financial reserves.
Charter for the Finance Committee
Chris Franklin, Chair
Cary Baetz, Member
Joe D. Hall, Member
Jimmy Harrel, non-voting, ex officio
Jason Ramsey, non-voting, ex officio
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE -- This special committee is comprised of the Board Chair, Vice Chair, Immediate Past Chair, and Board CEO. It is available for quick response to issues that may arise between Regular Board Meetings and that do not require action by the full Board.
Jimmy Harrel, Chair
Rick Walker, Member
Joe D. Hall, Member
Jason Ramsey, non-voting, ex officio
Special committees and/or task forces may be appointed as the Chair of the Board directs. The Board Chair shall appoint a chair for any special committee and/or task force created. Special committees and/or task forces cease to exist when discharged by the Board Chair from further consideration of the subject.