Board of Trustees
The governing body of the GTU is its Board of Trustees, responsible for the academic graduate programs offered by the GTU as an accredited institution. The Board of Trustees includes representation from the community, GTU member schools, and faculty. The decisions of the Board of Trustees are implemented by the President of the GTU as it Chief Executive Officer.
GTU Board Members
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Rita Semel
Meeting Dates
Academic Year 2024-2025
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August 22, 2024 (Zoom Only)
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November 13, 2024 (Board Retreat)
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November 14, 2024
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February 13, 2025 (Zoom Only)
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May 1, 2025
Key Board Initiatives
Select Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness
DEI Select Committee Recommendations to GTU - Executive Summary
Presenting GTU's 5-Year Strategic Vision (Powerpoint)
GTU 2.0 - Catalyzing the Spirit of Innovation for Our Changing Times (Brochure)
Interim Report on Progress of GTU 2.0 (Fall, 2023)
GTU Whistleblower Policy
The Graduate Theological Union seeks to operate with highest standards of personal, professional, and business conduct. The attached policy contains guidelines describing how a staff person, faculty member, or adminstrator can report a violation confidentially, and also includes a link to EthicsPoint, an external reporting site.