- published: 08 Mar 2016
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In the United States, a board often governs public institutions of higher education, which include both state universities and community colleges. In each US state, such boards may govern either the state university system, individual colleges and universities, or both. In general they operate as a board of directors, and they vary by formal name, size, powers, and membership. In some states, members are appointed by the governor.
In some private institutions of higher learning, a board of regents is a volunteer, non-governing body charged with various responsibilities, including but not limited to major gift cultivation and fund raising. Members are often appointed by the governing body.[citation needed]
In Missouri the board of regents is known as the board of curators.
The governing body at the University of North Carolina, University of Florida and Colorado State University system are known as the board of governors.
Missouri State UniversityWest Virginia University and Marshall University maintain a board of governors.