Executive committee

The Executive committee is elected from among the current Trustees. They manage the business and property of the Board of Trustees in the interim between meetings of the full board.

Finance committee

The Finance committee is accountable for the fiduciary matters of the board, including management of the endowments, the restricted funds and the finances associated with the UMKC Trustees’ real estate program. The committee approves and manages the annual Trustees’ operations budget and advises the board on all budgetary matters.

Real Estate committee

The Real Estate committee oversees and manages the operation of the UMKC Trustees’ Real Estate program. The committee is responsible for policy matters of the program, including purchase of new property, maintenance of all properties and sales of Board-owned properties. The committee is charged to assure the Board that properties are in proper condition and that the program is fiscally accountable. The Real Estate Program operates solely to support the needs of UMKC.

Scholar/Business Connections committee

The Scholar/Business Connections committee implements a Professional Enrichment Program designed to connect scholars to the Kansas City community and educate them on issues facing the region. The committee also works to ensure opportunities are available for scholars to connect with Trustees for relevant internship and mentoring opportunities. 

Development Committee

The Development Committee oversees the fundraising programs of the Trustees and takes leadership in meeting goals for specific financial goals, such as sponsorship of UMKC Trustee Scholars. The committee raises funds to cover the board’s annual operational expenses.

UMKC Trustees Governance committee

The UMKC Trustees Governance committee is designated by the Board of Trustees for the purpose of considering and recommending candidates to the Board of Trustees for election to the Board of Trustees and to the position of Honorary Trustee.

Trustees’ Scholars Recruitment committee

The Trustees’ Scholars Recruitment committee implements the Trustees’ Scholars Program, which provides a fully-funded scholarship, and a full educational and experiential program for a select group of students seeking an undergraduate degree at UMKC. The committee develops a marketing program for the scholarship in collaboration with UMKC Admissions, develops a process for screening/selection of the Scholars, and assesses the ongoing financial needs as connected to endowment and fund raising recommendations.

Legislative Affairs committee

The Legislative Affairs committee assists in making the case for quality, higher education as a necessary attribute of a progressive state and as an economic driver for Missouri. The committee works with UMKC and UM System leadership to present the public funding needs and opportunities of UMKC to the citizens and elected officers of the city, county and state.

UMKC Faculty Fellows and Scholars Awards review committee

The UMKC Faculty Fellows and Scholars Awards review committee assesses and recommends candidates for awards of distinguished UMKC Faculty members who demonstrate outstanding scholarly and/or creative ability. The awards are funded by Trustee-held endowments. The award process is conducted in collaboration with UMKC’s academic leadership.