Overview of Utah State University Board of Trustees Governance
By Utah State University · June 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Utah State University Board of Trustees serves as the university's governing board with responsibilities derived from Utah statutes and the Utah Board of Higher Education. The board is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor and two ex-officio members.
Key takeaways
The Board of Trustees is the governing board for Utah State University.
Board responsibilities are derived from Utah statutes and the Utah Board of Higher Education.
The board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor to four-year terms.
Two ex-officio members serve on the board, representing the Alumni Association president and the student body president.
The Utah State University Board of Trustees functions as the governing body for the university. The responsibilities and functions of the board are established through Utah statutes and duties delegated by the Utah Board of Higher Education.
Membership on the Board of Trustees is comprised of nine individuals appointed by the Governor of the state to serve four-year terms.
Additionally, the board includes two ex-officio members. These positions are held by the president of the University's Alumni Association and the president of the university student body.
