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Stanford University, Board of Trustees, Meeting
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SC1010
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Stanford University, Board of Trustees, meeting records
Identifier/Call Number: SC1010
Physical Description:
102.75 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1885-2022
Abstract: The materials consist of Board of
Trustees meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
Physical Location: Special Collections and University
Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36-48 hours in advance. For more
information on paging collections, see the department's website:
http://library.stanford.edu/spc .
The materials are restricted for 20 years from creation date.
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must
be submitted in writing to the University Archivist, Stanford University Libraries,
Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of the University Archives as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the
copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or
assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of
digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Stanford University, Board of Trustees, Meeting Records (SC1010). Department of Special
Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
The materials are arranged in three series: 1. Records created prior to 2010; 2. Records
created since 2010; and accession ARCH-2023-043.
Prior to 2010, Board of Trustee agendas, minutes, and supporting material were separated
into three separate collections (Minutes--1011, Agendas--1010, Supporting Material--SC0027).
In 2010, it was decided to keep all meeting materials intact in a single collection as
received from the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University was established on November
11, 1885, by the Grant Founding and Endowing the Leland Stanford Junior University (the
"Founding Grant"). The powers and duties of the Board derive from the Founding Grant,
amendments, legislation, and court decrees. In addition, the Board operates under its own
bylaws and a series of resolutions on major policy.
Although the Founding Grant named the initial group of trustees, they did not hold meetings
until 1898. Jane Stanford, the surviving founder of the university, served as president of
the Board from 1898-1903. Regular meetings began in 1903 following Jane Stanford's decision
to transfer oversight of the university to the Board.
As custodian of the endowment and all the properties of Stanford University, the Board
administers the university's invested funds, sets the annual budget, and determines policies
for operation and control of the university. Among the powers given to the trustees by the
Founding Grant is the power to appoint a president.
As of 2012, Board membership is set at 35, including the President of the University, who
serves as an ex officio member with voting privileges. Trustees serve five-year terms and
are eligible for appointment to one additional five-year term.
Standing committees of the Board include Academic Policy, Planning, and Management; Alumni
and External Affairs; Audit and Compliance; Development; Finance; Land and Buildings; the
Medical Center; and Trusteeship. Special committees include Athletics, Compensation,
Investment Responsibility, and Litigation.
The materials consist of Board of Trustees meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting
materials.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University -- History.
Stanford University -- Planning.
Stanford University -- Administration.
Stanford University -- Facilities.
Universities and colleges -- Administration.
Universities and colleges -- Faculty.
Stanford University