University Governance
The authority of the board is specified in the Emory University Restated Articles of Incorporation (charter), which establishes the board as the decision-making body of the university and gives it authority over all important aspects of university governance, including real property, endowment, all contracts, financial resources, faculty and presidential appointments, and student discipline.
University Governance Stakeholders
A number of university stakeholders—including volunteer alumni, parents, and friends—contribute to governance at Emory University.