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Overview

The Board of Visitors (BOV) is composed of alumni, parents and friends of the University. All are leaders in their profession or their chosen community service bringing with them an array of backgrounds and career experience.

 
Serve as a sounding board to the University President, offering strategic advice

 
Support the University by sharing expertise, advice and funding


Promote career assistance for students and graduates

 
Represent Trinity University as ambassadors


Special Projects

The Board annually selects projects of merit that impact the University and greater San Antonio community.   The Board engages students, faculty, and staff by sharing their professional insights and expertise.

BOV Special Projects have included

Campus Support Staff Breakfast

A breakfast of appreciation for Trinity’s support staff to honor the work these individuals do each and every day.

Heart of Trinity Students Service Awards

In collaboration with the Trinity University Alumni Association Board, yearly contributions support the Heart of Trinity Student Service Awards. These awards are given to students who set an example of leadership, both at Trinity and in the broader community. 

Mock Trial Club

The BOV supported the creation of a Mock Trial Club at Trinity by advising on a case for support and a sustainability plan.

Student Government

In collaboration with Student Government, the Board of Visitors helped to develop a pilot plan to broaden the number of faculty and students accessing online textbooks in lieu of students having to purchase textbooks each semester

Arts, Letters, and Enterprise

The Arts, Letters, and Enterprise (ALE) program is Trinity’s unique connection between the liberal arts classroom and the professional world. BOV members have contributed funding toward ALE Internships helping to place Tigers in highly competitive, paid internships in nonprofits across San Antonio and other U.S. cities.

Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success

Board members identified potential companies and helped make the appropriate introductions for Trinity’s faculty for The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success in partnership with Finance and Business Analytics faculty.

Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund

The Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund, named in honor of Chaplain Emeritus Rev. Raymond Judd ’56, was created to help students facing emergency financial need cover the cost of certain expenses. The BOV made significant financial contributions to ensure the fund’s success.


Membership

Board Structure and Function

The composition of the Board is held to at least 75% alumni, strategically chosen to represent various class years and majors, as well as a diversity of geographic and demographic backgrounds. Non-alumni members are Trinity supporters as well as business and civic leaders. 

The BOV convenes on campus twice in an academic year. 

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Nominations

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors, please contact Mike Bacon ‘89, Vice President of Alumni Relations & Development.