Huntington University Board of Trustees

2022-2023

University Governance

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the direction and management of all assets and programs of the University. The Board formulates and determines the general, educational and financial policies as are deemed necessary for the administration and development of the University in accordance with its stated purposes. The Board selects the President who serves as chief executive officer of the University and is responsible for all University educational and managerial affairs.

The University is firmly committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ and evangelical Christianity as the foundation for its educational philosophy and operation. All trustees, excluding Ex Officio Trustees, and all regular employees of the University shall (i) possess a genuine and personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by a vital witness and spiritual maturity, (ii) evidence an evangelical commitment, (iii) actively participate in a local church congregation and (iv) subscribe to the Huntington University Statement of Faith.

The Board of Trustees may be comprised of up to 39 active, voting members. Trustees are elected by the Board and members of the Higher Education Leadership Team of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA. The President of the Huntington University Foundation, the President of the Alumni Association of Huntington University and the President of the Student Senate are ex officio members. Elected members serve four-year terms.