Board of Trustees

The nine members of the Ball State Board of Trustees are appointed by the governor of Indiana. The board's primary duties are to:

• set the strategic direction of the university
• ensure fiscal responsibility
• provide oversight to university operations
• hire, supervise and evaluate the university’s chief administrator
• borrow money, issue bonds, and let contracts
• prescribe conditions for admission
• grant degrees and issue diplomas or certificates
• define the duties of and provide compensation for faculty and staff of the university
• receive and administer all donations, bequests, grants, funds, and property that are given or provided to the university

The board is made up of two Ball State alumni, one full-time student, and six members appointed at large. Appointments are for four-year terms.

Upcoming Board Meetings 

May 5, 2023

• Audit and Compliance Committee Agenda (PDF)
• Finance, Facilities, & Planning Committee Agenda (PDF)
• Employee Development & Wellbeing Committee Agenda (PDF)
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Agenda (PDF)
• Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
• Executive Session Posting (PDF)

Board of Trustees Members