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Academic Affairs and Student Life Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Academic Affairs and Student Life Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of the University\u2019s core educational mission of teaching and learning as well as the quality of the student experience\u2014central to Boston University\u2019s mission, as well as its competitive position, reputation, and long-term sustainability. The Committee\u2019s focus on academic affairs and student life assists the full Board in making informed decisions about institutional priorities, resource allocation, and strategic direction.<\/p>\n

Advancement, Partnerships, and Initiatives Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Advancement, Partnerships, and Initiatives Committee furthers the Board’s oversight of philanthropic strategies, global partnerships, and related initiatives essential to Boston University\u2019s mission, competitive position, and long-term financial sustainability. The Committee provides strategic guidance on priorities and relationship-building.<\/p>\n

Audit and Risk Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Audit and Risk Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of Boston University\u2019s financial integrity, operational controls, and enterprise risk management\u2014essential to the University\u2019s fiscal sustainability, regulatory compliance, and institutional reputation. The Committee\u2019s focus on financial and technological systems, audit processes, risk mitigation, and compliance enables the full Board to make informed decisions with confidence in the accuracy of financial reporting and the adequacy of institutional controls.<\/p>\n

Compensation, Talent, and Culture Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Compensation, Talent, and Culture Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of executive and employee compensation, benefits, and workplace culture\u2014essential to Boston University\u2019s ability to attract, retain, and develop world-class talent while ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional values. The Committee\u2019s focus on compensation strategy, talent development, and organizational culture assists the full Board in making informed decisions about resource allocation, succession planning, and the University’s competitive position as an employer.<\/p>\n

Executive <\/strong>Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Executive Committee is charged with regular oversight of the University\u2019s operations and administration during the periods between full Board meetings, and it exercises all powers of the full Board except as reserved by law or the By-Laws to the Board.<\/p>\n

Finance and Budget Committee (and Real Estate Subcommittee)<\/strong>
\nThe Finance and Budget Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of Boston University\u2019s financial planning, budget management, and fiscal sustainability. The Committee\u2019s detailed review of the annual operating budget, financial performance, and strategic financial planning enables the full Board to make informed decisions about resource allocation, institutional priorities, and long-term financial health.<\/p>\n

The Real Estate Subcommittee is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and recommending proposed acquisitions and dispositions of real property, as well as overseeing campus planning initiatives. The subcommittee may approve acquisitions of $10 million or less. The University\u2019s annual capital budget plan is reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee. The Subcommittee may also recommend strategies for maintaining and developing University facilities, and it monitors real estate projects to ensure that they are consistent with the long-term interests of the University.<\/p>\n

Health Affairs, Research, and Technology Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Health Affairs, Research, and Technology Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of Boston University\u2019s research enterprise, health sciences programs, and research-technology and AI strategies\u2014essential to the University’s academic distinction, competitive position, and impact on advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes. The Committee\u2019s focus is on research excellence, clinical affiliations, funding for\u00a0 research, and technological infrastructure. The Committee assists the full Board in making informed decisions about strategic investments, institutional partnerships, and the University’s research mission.<\/p>\n

Investment Committee<\/strong>
\nThe Investment Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of Boston University\u2019s investment portfolios, including the Endowment and the Intermediate Working Capital Pools\u2019 investments\u2014essential to the University\u2019s long-term financial sustainability and ability to support its academic mission. The Committee\u2019s focus on investment strategy, portfolio management, and performance evaluation enables the full Board to fulfill its responsibility for stewarding the University’s financial assets and ensuring prudent investment practices.<\/p>\n

Nominations and Governance Committee
\n<\/strong>The Nominations and Governance Committee furthers the Board\u2019s responsibility for its own composition, leadership, and effectiveness\u2014essential to fulfilling the Board\u2019s duties and ensuring strong institutional governance. The Committee\u2019s oversight of Trustee selection, officer nominations, and governance standards enables the Board to maintain the expertise, diversity, and commitment necessary to guide Boston University\u2019s mission and strategic direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Academic Affairs and Student Life Committee The Academic Affairs and Student Life Committee furthers the Board\u2019s oversight of the University\u2019s core educational mission of teaching and learning as well as the quality of the student experience\u2014central to Boston University\u2019s mission, as well as its competitive position, reputation, and long-term sustainability. The Committee\u2019s focus on academic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4055,"featured_media":0,"parent":11,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4055"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1493,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/1493"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/trustees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}