Bylaws

The bylaws of the institution define the organization as a whole and reflect the governing principles and functions of the university.

1. The Corporation
2. The Trustees
   •   2.1 Authority, Responsibility & Number
   •   2.2 Classes
   •   2.3 Election of Charter Trustees
   •   2.4 Election of Alumni Trustees
   •   2.5 Trustees Emeriti
   •   2.6 Resignations
   •   2.7 Removal
   •   2.8 Disqualification of Staff
3. Officers of the Corporation
   •   3.1 The Officers
   •   3.2 The Chair
   •   3.3 The President
   •   3.4 The Provost
   •   3.5 The Executive Vice President
   •   3.6 Vice Presidents
   •   3.7 The Treasurer
   •   3.8 The Secretary
4. Meetings of the Board of Trustees
   •   4.1 Regular Meetings
   •   4.2 Special Meetings
   •   4.3 Notice of Meetings
   •   4.4 Quorum
   •   4.5 Special Action
   •   4.6 Meetings by Conference Telephone
5. Committees & Boards of Advisors
   •   5.1 Executive Committee
   •   5.2 Standing Committees and Subcommittees
   •   5.3 Administration & Finance Committee
   •   5.4 Committee for University Advancement
   •   5.5 Academic Affairs Committee
   •   5.6 Committee on Trusteeship
   •   5.7 Honorary Degree Committee
   •   5.8 Compensation Committee
   •   5.9 Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
   •  5.10 Special Committees
   •  5.11 Resignations; Vacancies
   •  5.12 Meeting Representatives
   •  5.13 Special Action
   •  5.14 Boards of Advisors
6. The University
7. The Faculties
   •   7.1 Membership
   •   7.2 Secretaries of Faculties
   •   7.3 Responsibilities
   •   7.4 Bylaws
8. The Deans
9. Appointments
   •   9.1 Appointments by Board of Trustees
   •   9.2 Appointments by the Academic Affairs Committee
   •   9.3 Other Appointments
10. Academic Degrees
    • 10.1 Requirements
    • 10.2 Honorary Degrees
11. Indemnification
    • 11.1 Trustees & Officers
    • 11.2 Faculty Members & Other Employees
12. Conflicts of Interest
13. Amendments of Bylaws