Board of Trustees Committees

Academic Affairs Committee

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.*
Via Zoom
Wednesday before the quarterly board meeting
*time of the meeting is subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair

The duties of the Academic Affairs Committee shall include the preparation of the quarterly Academic Affairs report to the Board that includes reviews, discussions, recommendations, and reports to the full Board on strategic and operational issues, including: programs of instruction, research, service, and economic development; recruitment and retention; grants and contracts; organizational structure; accreditation status; and other initiatives within the Division of Academic Affairs, including Enrollment Services, Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and Solutions Center.

University Advancement Committee

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Via Zoom
Thursday before quarterly board meeting
*time of the meeting is subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair

The duties of the University Advancement Committee shall & include the preparation of a quarterly Advancement Relations report to the Board, including policy recommendations related to: development, implementation and management of fundraising activities, including capital campaigns, and development of university marketing and communications programs.

Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.*
Thursday before quarterly board meeting
Via Zoom
*time of the meeting is subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair

The duties of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee shall include the preparation of a quarterly Internal Audit and Compliance report to the Board which includes conclusions drawn and recommendations set forth concerning reviews, investigations and internal audit activities focused on university compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, rules and regulations; risk assessment; the reliability and integrity of financial, operational and associated information; the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; safeguarding assets; the accomplishment of established goals and objectives by university divisions, units and operations.

Governance, Advocacy, Trusteeship, and Ethics Committee (G.A.T.E.)

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Monday before quarterly board meeting
*time of the meeting is subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair

The duties of the G.A.T.E. Committee is to advise the Chancellor and recommend to the Board what to take action, when appropriate, with respect to the following matters.

• • Board governance, leadership, and bylaws
  • Board development, including trustee recruitment, orientation, and self-assessments.
  • The Board’s relationship with the Chancellor and Chancellor Evaluations
  • Trustee responsibilities and impact
  • Ethics compliance
  • Federal and State legislative activities, including recommendations to the Board on actions needed and/or to be taken when engaging the General Assembly and Federal legislature.
  • Community and constituent relations
  • The election of Directors of the Winston-Salem State University Foundation, Board of Visitors, and other associated entities.

Grievance & Appeals Committee

10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Monday before quarterly board meeting (when called to meet)

The Grievance Appeal Committee shall hear appeals from the decisions of the Chancellor filed by faculty, staff and students from the EHRA Non-Faculty Committee, The Student Judicial Council, The Faculty Committee on Discharge, Non-Reappointment and Promotion, The Faculty Grievance Committee and such other grievance hearing committees as may be established in the future. The Grievance & Appeals Committee shall only hear those cases over which the Board of Trustees has jurisdiction as determined by the policies of The Board of Governors or policies established by the Board of Trustees. The Grievance & Appeals Committee is further charged with approving guidelines and procedures for the processing of each appeal according to the policies granting jurisdiction of the appeals. The Grievance Appeal Committee is authorized to act on behalf of the full Board of Trustees between full Board meetings. At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the full Board, a report will be made of the Committee’s findings and any recommendations for further action it believes necessary.

Finance & Administration Committee

2:00p.m.-3:30 p.m*
*time of the meeting is subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair
Tuesday before quarterly board meeting
Via Zoom

The duties of the Finance and Administration Committee shall include the preparation of a quarterly Finance and Administration report to the Board that includes recommended policies with respect to auxiliary enterprises operations, budget and finance, financial reporting, property and buildings, tuition and fees, deposits, police and public safety, human resources, parking, and traffic regulations.

Personnel and Tenure Committee

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday before quarterly board meeting as needed
Virtually via Zoom

The Personnel and Tenure Committee shall prepare a quarterly personnel and tenure report to the Board that includes reviews, discussions, and reports on faculty personnel issues to include permanent tenure and promotion decisions; recommendations on the granting of honorary degrees; issues relating to the appointment of Senior Administrative and Academic Officers that are delegated to the Board of Trustees under the Institutional Plan of Management Flexibility to Appoint and Fix Compensation.

Student Affairs Committee

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*time of the meeting is subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair
Via Zoom

Thursday before quarterly board meeting

The duties of the Student Affairs Committee shall include reporting to the Board and providing policy advice on items relating to student services and student activities and government. The Student Affairs
Committee shall also receive reports and updates on other initiatives and developments related to Academic Affairs as the university administration deems important.