Trustee Nominations

The Board is seeking dynamic individuals who are committed to active participation in Board and committee meetings and other activities crucial to Gallaudet’s mission and are dedicated to making Gallaudet a model of academic excellence and diversity.

Nominations to the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees are accepted on an ongoing basis to fill any current or future vacancies.

The following documents have been made available by the Board’s Committee on Trustees for those interested in submitting a nomination for themselves or another individual:

• Trustee Duties and Additional InformationCovers the number of trustees, duties and powers, committee responsibilities, term length, time requirements, voting, and compensation.
• Trustee Nomination ProcessExplains the establishment of the Board of Trustees, process for submitting nominations, preliminary and committee reviews, Board action, and public announcement.
• Trustee Selection CriteriaGives the qualities sought in potential candidates.

If you have questions after reviewing these documents, please contact us.

IMPORTANT: The Board is not able to consider nominations unless they are complete.