Robert C. Davidson Jr. ’67, Chairman Morehouse College Board of Trustees. Mr. Davidson was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1997. In addition to the chairmanship, he serves as chair of the Executive and Trusteeship and Governance Committees. He previously served as a chairman and CEO of Surface Protection Industries, Inc. Currently, he is the Chairman/CEO of R. Davidson and Associates. He co-founded and served as vice president of Urban National Corporation and has served on the boards of various corporations, nonprofits and educational institutions and is a graduate of the University of Chicago Business.
The Board of Trustees at Morehouse College is the ultimate governing authority of the College. The Board appoints the President, who leads and manages the institution; approves the College’s mission and purpose, institutional policies and changes in academic programs; guards the College’s finances; approves the awarding of degrees; and sets an example of generous financial support.
The Board of Trustees has a new website with lots of great information about the various committees and representatives. Click here to go to the Board of Trustees website.
The current Board consists of 36 members and represent a cross section of the country and several have international ties. All share a deep love for Morehouse College and a strong believe in its mission and legacy.
- Fifteen (15) are alumni of the College
- Eight have or have had children attend the College
- Three faculty
- Three student trustees
- President of the National Alumni Association
- Faculty members that serve as visitors on committees
The Board meets three times during the academic year. In between meetings, there are committee meetings and updates from the President and staff. Every 3 years, the Board conducts a retreat to evaluate the College’s strategic priorities.
The standing committees of the Board are:
- Executive
- Athletics
- Audit
- Compensation
- Development
- Educational Policy
- Finance
- Investment
- Physical Plant
- Student Affairs
- Trusteeship and Governance
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