(u) Accept the spirit of academic freedom and collegial governance as fundamental characteristics of University governance.

Internal Governance

SECTION 3.1: The Board Chairperson speaks for the Board. No other Board member, unless designated by the Chairperson, has this prerogative and responsibility.

SECTION 3.2: The Board Chairperson presents the Board's positions, interests, policies, plans, and decisions to the public, the media, and public officials.

SECTION 3.3: The Board’s authority and influence stems from its official standing as a full Board with its assigned duties and responsibilities. No individual member, other than the Chairperson, has the authority to speak for the Board, notwithstanding the provisions set forth in section 3.1. No individual member has authority to take actions or make commitments for the Board. Only the collective Board has authority.

SECTION 3.4: All substantive issues, proposals, resolutions, plans, information, data, and inquiries come to, and from, the Board through the President of the University.

SECTION 3.5: Board members confronted with a University problem or concern shall report the matter to the President and to the Board Chairperson. In the event the problem or concern relates to the Board Chairperson, the matter shall be reported to the Board Vice Chairperson. The Chairperson or Vice