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- Appoint EMU’s President following a search conducted by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees and MEA, and ensure regular performance feedback and evaluation for the President.
- Review and revise university mission, vision, and values statements as needed, and at least every 3-5 years in conjunction with strategic planning cycles.
- Approve new programs, program changes and deletions, and undertake strategic and long-range planning, including establishing the campus master plan and capital projects.
- Through personal philanthropy and philanthropic advocacy, assist EMU in securing financial resources assist EMU in securing financial resources to support adequately its institutional goals and otherwise support EMU in its advancement and public relations efforts.
- Establish broad institutional policies and material operating policies of EMU.
- Approve EMU’s annual budget and all material capital expenditures.
- Approve procedures for faculty hiring, promotion, dismissal, and the extension of long-term contracts.
- Evaluate and monitor continuously that EMU’s academic, financial, development and administrative goals and objectives are being achieved.
- Provide counsel to the President of EMU on major administrative issues.
- In its discretion, act as a court of appeal for EMU faculty, staff and students.
- Maintain procedures to receive guidance from, and regularly make reports to, MEA.
- Recruit, orient and provide professional development opportunities for trustees.
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