A student is elected by the Board from a list of three provided by the Student Government Association. One male student athlete and a female student athlete, who serve in an ex-officio capacity, are nominated by their peers and appointed to the Board by the Athletic Director. Representation on the Board assures accountability to the University's overall academic, service and research missions. The Board in turn oversees the Office of the Athletic Director. Faculty and most alumni board positions are three-year terms, with a maximum of two terms.
Students serve a one-year term.
The Board of Directors has the authority to incur indebtedness on behalf of the association, to authorize the issuance of bonds, and to pledge the receipts, credit and property of the association as security or collateral for the payment of debts. The board provides oversight of and makes broad policy decisions for the athletic programs of the University. Most athletic decisions originate in the office of the Athletic Director, who functions in a manner similar to a Vice-President of the University in his relationship to the President. The Athletic Director is a member of the President's cabinet and is a part of the Senior Administrative Team of the University. The Executive Assistant to the President works closely with the Athletic Director and the President in matters pertaining to athletic programs.