Note: see duties and responsibilities outlined in the UVI BYLAWS Article VI - Committees
Academic Research and Student Affairs
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(b)]: "The Academic and Student
Affairs Committee shall review and recommend programs and personnel policies integral
to fulfilling the academic mission of the University and assuring high quality student
life."
Audit Committee
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(h)]: "The Audit Committee shall
assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities re: ensuring the integrity
of the University's annual financial statements; its compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements; oversight and direction of the internal audit function; coordination
of engagements with the external auditor whom the committee may employ, and engagements
with the internal, local and federal auditors; oversight of the University's internal
control structure and management practices; as well as monitoring of compliance with
University's policies and procedures."
Buildings and Grounds
Responsibilities [UVI By-laws, Article VI, Section 1(c)]: "The Capital Development
Committee [Buildings and Grounds Committee] shall provide broad oversight responsibility
for the University's capital development program, land, buildings, and equipment."
Development Committee
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(d)]: "The Development Committee
shall provide guidance and have oversight responsibility for the University's operations
that are under the direction and guidance of the Vice President for Institutional
Advancement and Community Development, including long-term fund-raising, annual gift
giving, alumni affairs, and public relations.
Three non- Board Members are appointed to this Committee because of their involvement in Development. The Chair of the Annual Fund, a Member of the Foundation for UVI and the Chair of the Capital Campaign
Executive Committee
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(a)]: Presided over by the Board
Chair and the Vice Chair, the Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice
Chair, Secretary of the Board and the Chairs of all standing committees. It shall
(i) ensure that the Board fulfills its responsibility; (ii) oversee the University's
planning process; (iii) Monitor the President's performance and (iv) act on behalf
of the full Board in emergencies.
Finance and Budget Committee
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(e)]: "The Finance and Budget
Committee shall be responsible for: (i) overseeing current financial operations and
results; and (ii) ensuring that a viable long range financial plan for the University
is in place and periodically updated."
Governance Committee
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(g): " The Governance Committee shall
ensure that the Board's membership and leadership consists of highly qualified and
committed individuals of new trustees and in-service education are maintained; and
periodically recommend initiatives by which the Board shall assess its performance."
Planning Committee
Responsibilities [UVI By-Laws, Article VI, Section 1(f)]: "The Planning Committee
shall ensure that the University engages in continuous long range and strategic planning
in fulfilling its mission."