John Bello, A68, A13P, is the inaugural speaker for the Tufts Legends of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series on November 2nd. Read More
Emeritus board member David McGrath, G83, V86, chaired the Cummings School Board of Advisors for over 10 years. Read More
Lessons learned from advisor Hugh Mainzer, V90, who received the Tufts University Alumni Association's Distinguished Achievement Award this spring. Read More
Jonathan and Lizzie Tisch reaffirm their commitment to advancing civic life and producing leaders who can engage in thoughtful discourse. Read More
The Office of the Boards of Advisors is the component of the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President that administers the Boards of Advisors Program, which includes boards for the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Dental Medicine, the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, the Friedman School of Nutrition, the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, the Tisch College of Citizenship & Public Service, and the Athletics Program as well as the International Board of Advisors.
Mission of the Boards of Advisors Program
In 1986, the Board of Trustees of Tufts University established a network of Boards of Advisors to serve as an important resource to the senior administration and to the trustees as they work to guide the further development of the university and its schools, and to expand awareness of Tufts’ excellence and contributions nationally and internationally.
There are ten boards, one for each of the schools, one for the Department of Athletics and an International Board of Advisors. These boards comprise more than 230 people of national and international stature from business, health sciences, academia and other fields. The Boards of Advisors work with the deans, provost and president to address Tufts’ needs and aspirations. While formal institutional governance and fiduciary responsibility for the university rests solely with its Board of Trustees, the Boards of Advisors bring their breadth of knowledge and experience to play a key role in the advancement of Tufts University’s reputation and capabilities around the globe.
Advisors have three primary responsibilities: