Part I – Purpose of the Manual
Chapter 1 - Purpose of the Manual
The purpose of this Manual is to define the precise role of the governing board of Clemson University and thereby ensure the effectiveness of the Board of Trustees in carrying out its governing responsibility. The Manual: defines the role of the Board of Trustees, provides for effective governing control over the University, describes the operations of the Board of Trustees, defines the internal structure of the Board of Trustees, and provides a mechanism for maintaining an effective working-relationship between the Board of Trustees and the President of the University.
The Manual is divided into three primary sections: the Purpose, Current Membership which includes a directory of current Trustees and Committee assignments, the Bylaws which set forth the basic structure and rules for governance, and the Governing Principles which provide a primer for responsible trusteeship and establish the concepts and model of effective governance that this Board has operated under for many years.
This manual, as revised on April 5, 2024, supersedes all previous revisions.
