COLLEGE GOVERNANCE ULTIMATE VOICE IN POLICY DETERMINATION—THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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The governing body of Elmhurst College is the Board of Trustees, which has control and supervision of the affairs of the College. The Board of Trustees functions through standing committees which are chaired by trustees and consist of at least four members of the Board of Trustees (except the Audit Committee, which consists of at least three members). Faculty members, students and administrators serve on standing committees, ad hoc committees and task forces. The standing committees are as follows: Admission Committee assists and advises the Board of Trustees on matters regarding student recruitment, enrollment planning, issues related to the quality, diversity and numbers of students and the use of financial aid. Alumni Relations Committee assists and advises the Board of Trustees and the administration of the College in establishing policy and monitoring institutional performance in the area of alumni relations. Audit Committee has the authority and responsibility subject to policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, to recommend auditors annually and to review and discuss the auditor’s report and management letter before presentation to the Board. It also serves as a reviewing committee in cases of possible conflict of interest of trustees and officers of the College. Business Committee has responsibility for two separate areas of the College. Subject to approval of the Board of Trustees, the Committee is responsible for (a) finance and (b) buildings and grounds. In the first area, it is responsible for the general management of the finances of the College. In the second area, via the Building and Grounds subcommittee, it exercises control and general supervision of all buildings, grounds and equipment and recommends expenditures be made to keep them in proper condition. Communications and Public Affairs Committee assists and advises the Board of Trustees and the administration of the College in establishing policy and monitoring institutional performance in the areas of marketing and public relations. Development Committee is charged with the responsibility to advise and assist the Board of Trustees and the administration of the College in establishing policy and monitoring institutional performance in the area of fundraising.