Operating Manual of the Board of Trustees at Clemson University
Welcome to the Operating Manual of the Board of Trustees at Clemson University. We hope you will find this to be a useful tool to learn about Clemson University and its Board of Trustees.
If you would like to browse through the manual, the links provided here give access to the various chapters and appendices.
Chapter I – Purpose of the Manual
Chapter III – Mission, Vision and Goals
A. Mission
B. Vision
C. Values
D. Strategic Priorities
Chapter IV – Role of the Board of Trustees
A. Basic Concepts
B. Means of Control
C. Policy Control
Chapter V – Organization and Operating Rules of the Board of Trustees
A. Statutory Authority and Composition of the Board
B. Officers of the Board
C. Board Meetings
D. Standing Committees
Chapter VI – Delegations of Authority
A. General Delegations of Authority
B. General Delegations of Authority to the President
C. Authority Retained by the Board
Chapter VII – Internal Auditing Division
Chapter VIII – Conflict of Interest Policy
Chapter IX – Selection, Duties and Evaluation of the President
A. Selection of the President
B. Duties of the President
C. Evaluation of the President
Appendix A – University Governance
Appendix B – Last Will and Codicil of Thomas Green Clemson
Appendix C – General Assembly Act of Acceptance
Appendix D – Trustee Selection Process
Appendix E – Trustee Code of Conduct and Responsibilities
Appendix F – Desirable Criteria for Trustees
Appendix G – Standing Committees
A. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
B. Compensation Committee
C. Educational Policy Committee
D. Executive & Audit Committee
E. Finance & Facilities Committee
F. Institutional Advancement Committee
G. Research and Economic Development Committee
H. Student Affairs Committee
