Board of Trustees

Overview

Gallaudet University’s Board of Trustees provides leadership for the university’s strategic initiatives in addition to governance and financial oversight. The Board has 18 trustees, for which the bylaws require a deaf majority, in addition to three Congressional appointees. All official contacts must go through the Office of the President.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Fiscal Year 2024

In Person October 25 - 28, 2023
In Person February 14 - 17, 2024

Virtual June 13 - 14, 2024
Retreat July 31 - August 3, 2024

Fiscal Year 2025

In Person October 9 - 12, 2024
In Person February 19 - 22, 2025

Virtual June 12 - 13, 2025
Retreat July 30 - August 2, 2025

Fiscal Year 2026

In Person October 8 - 11, 2025
In Person February 25 - 28, 2026

Virtual June 11 - 12, 2026
Retreat July 29 - August 2, 2026

Departments

Emeriti & Honorary Members

Information

Trustee Nomination Process

The Education of the Deaf Act, reauthorized in 1998 (P.L.105-244), spells out the composition requirements for the 21-member Board of Trustees to direct and control Gallaudet University: "Three public members of whom (i) one shall be a United States Senator appointed by the President of...

Trustee Selection Criteria

The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees welcomes nominations for the Board of Trustees from any individual. Below are characteristics that help to determine whether a potential candidate satisfies the criteria for trusteeship. A candidate does not necessarily need to meet all of the stated criteria;...