About the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the University of Tennessee, overseeing the educational and operational activities of the statewide University system. The 12-member board is comprised of 1 ex officio member, who is the Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Tennessee, 10 members appointed by the Governor, and 1 non-voting student member appointed by the Board. The Secretary of the University is ex officio the Secretary of the Board and its principal staff liaison.