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Board of Trustees

Committees

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees utilizes seven standing committees for consideration of many governance topics. These standing committees are defined by the Board’s Bylaws, which permit the establishment of ad hoc or special committees as well.

Relevant link:

Bylaws of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees

2024-2026 Board of Trustees Committee Assignments (as of August 23, 2024) 

Academic Excellence and Student Experience 

Alex English, Chair

C. Dan Adams

Henry L. Jolly Jr.

Richard A. Jones Jr.

Emma W. Morris

Reid T. Sherard

John C. von Lehe Jr.

Ellen Weaver

Thad H. Westbrook – Ex Officio

Rose Buyck Newton – Ex Officio

Advancement, Engagement and Communications

Reid T. Sherard, Chair

C. Dan Adams

W. Michael Bond

Brian C. Harlan

Leah B. Moody

C. Dorn Smith III

Ellen Weaver

Charles H. Williams

Thad H. Westbrook – Ex Officio

Rose Buyck Newton – Ex Officio

Robin D. Roberts – Committee Advisor

Audit, Compliance and Risk

C. Dorn Smith III, Chair

W. Michael Bond

Richard A. Jones Jr.

Leah B. Moody

John C. von Lehe Jr.

Charles H. Williams

Thad H. Westbrook – Ex Officio

Rose Buyck Newton – Ex Officio

Governance Committee

Rose Buyck Newton, Chair

C. Dan Adams

Alex English  

Hubert F. Mobley 

Leah B. Moody

Reid T. Sherard

C. Dorn Smith III

Thad H. Westbrook – Board Chair

David Seaton – Committee Advisor

Finance and Infrastructure

C. Dan Adams, Chair

W. Michael Bond

Alex English

Brian C. Harlan

Hubert F. Mobley

Reid T. Sherard

Charles H. Williams

Thad H. Westbrook – Ex Officio

Rose Buyck Newton – Ex Officio

Health and Medical Affairs

Hubert F. Mobley, Chair

Alex English

Henry L. Jolly Jr.

Richard A. Jones Jr.

Emma W. Morris

C. Dorn Smith III

John C. von Lehe Jr.

Thad H. Westbrook – Ex Officio

Rose Buyck Newton – Ex Officio

University System

Leah B. Moody, Chair

Brian C. Harlan

Henry L. Jolly Jr.

Hubert F. Mobley

Emma W. Morris

Ellen Weaver

Thad H. Westbrook – Ex Officio

Rose Buyck Newton – Ex Officio


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