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The Board of Trustees, established by the Rhode Island legislature and signed into law by Governor Gina Raimondo on July 5, 2019, now officially oversees the University and is responsible for addressing the University鈥檚 challenges and creating new opportunities for important University partnerships. The board will oversee employment, the University鈥檚 property, purchases and procurement, and the setting of tuition. The board also approves the awarding of degrees and the awarding of tenure to faculty. The University president reports to the Board of Trustees.
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At its first meeting, the board approved the awarding of undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and honors for the May 2020 candidates who have completed their requirements at the conclusion of the Spring 2020 semester.
The Governor made the initial appointment of the 17 members, with the advice and consent of the Rhode Island Senate. Additional members include four non-voting, ex-officio members, including the chair of the Rhode Island Board of Education, the chair of the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education, and two members appointed by the University president.
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A complete list of members and additional information on the Board of Trustees has been .