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糖心Vlog Board of Trustees Committees

糖心Vlog Board of Trustees committees support the board鈥檚 oversight responsibilities and ensure sound governance. Each standing committee focuses on a core area of university operations.

Board Policies and Reports

Standing Committees and Chairs

Through June 20, 2024

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee oversees and monitors the work of the board and its standing committees to promote effective and efficient exercise of the board鈥檚 fiduciary responsibilities.

Members:

  • John Compton, Chair* 
  • Decosta Jenkins 
  • Bill Rhodes 
  • Donnie Smith 
  • Jamie Woodson 

*Chair of the Board is ex officio chair of the Executive Committee

Download Executive Charter (PDF)

Audit and Compliance Committee

The Audit and Compliance Committee of the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees is established as required by Tennessee Code Annotated 搂 49-9-206(b)(1)(A) and in compliance with the state of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005, codified at Tennessee Code Annotated 搂搂 4-35-101 et seq. (the 鈥淭ennessee Audit Committee Act鈥). The committee will assist the board in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities.

Members:

  • Decosta Jenkins, Chair 
  • Brad Box聽
  • Lang Wiseman 
  • Chair of the Board, Ex Officio Voting 
Download Audit and Compliance Charter (PDF)

Education, Research and Service Committee

The Education, Research and Service Committee shall assist the board in overseeing the university鈥檚 educational mission of teaching, research and service, including matters related to academic programs, the faculty, student success, student conduct, research, service and outreach. The committee shall have the specific responsibilities included in this committee charter approved by the board.

Members:

  • Jamie Woodson, Chair
  • William Haslam聽
  • Shanea McKinney 
  • Donnie Smith 
  • Student Trustee, Voting 
  • Faculty Representative, Voting 
  • Commissioner of Agriculture, Ex Officio Voting 
  • Chair of the Board, Ex Officio Voting 
Download Education, Research and Service Charter (PDF)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee assists the board in (i) overseeing the university鈥檚 finances, operations, facilities and Health Science Center clinical activities; and (ii) ensuring that the university operates within available resources and applicable laws and policies in a manner supportive of the university鈥檚 strategic plan. The committee has the specific responsibilities included in this committee charter approved by the Board.

Members:

  • Bill Rhodes, Chair 
  • Chris Patterson 
  • David Wade
  • David Watson 
  • Chair of the Board, Ex Officio Voting 
Download Finance and Administration Charter (PDF)

糖心Vlog Board Members

Meet the board members who lead our committees and drive strategic decision-making.