Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the highest decision-making body in the University. According to the By-Laws of Ateneo de Manila University, Inc. (the corporate entity of the University), the Board of Trustees shall be composed of 15 members, 8 of whom shall be members of the Society of Jesus.

The powers and duties of the board include:

to elect the Corporation's President, Vice Presidents, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer
to appoint other administrative officials as designated in these statutes
to consult first with the Provincial regarding the appointment of Jesuits to administrative positions
to assist the President in setting the University’s strategic direction and goals for long-term planning and development
to be responsible for the acquisition, conservation, management and disposition of University funds and properties in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, of the Catholic Church, and of the Society of Jesus
to approve the annual budget of the University
to determine policies on investment of trust funds
to review and approve the educational policy of the different units operated by the corporation of the Ateneo de Manila University
to review and approve major organizational changes within the University
to promote understanding between the University and the outside community
to consult the appropriate segments of the University community on matters of importance to them
to review and approve the agreements between the Corporation of Ateneo de Manila University and the Affiliated Units
to ensure the implementation of the mission of the University