Slow Progress in Achieving Racial Diversity on College and University Boards of Trustees

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has issued two reports on the makeup of the boards of trustees of the nation’s private and public colleges and universities. The data shows that in 2010, 12.5 percent of the board members of private colleges and universities were racial or ethnic minorities. This was up only slightly, from 11.9 percent in 2004. The average private college or university board of trustees had 29 members, two of whom were black.

For state-operated colleges and universities, 23.1 percent of the board members were minorities. This is up from 21.3 percent in 2004. The average board had 12 voting members, two of whom were black.

The two reports can be purchased online at the association’s website.

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