HOWARD UNIVERSITY

The origin and history of the Secretary of the University and the Board of Trustees are inextricably linked to the founding, growth, and evolution of Howard University, which was founded on March 2, 1867. There have been eighteen individuals of remarkable stature and vision who have served Howard University with distinction as Secretary, and Christie L. Taylor is the nineteenth executive leader to serve the University in this role... A key responsibility of the Secretary is ensuring the Board of Trustees has the proper advice and resources for discharging its governance responsibilities according to the Bylaws and ensuring there is a permanent record of the actions of the Board. The Secretary provides a formal orientation to incoming Trustees to facilitate their understanding of the Bylaws and its requirements as well as their proprietary role as the final authority of the University. It is evident throughout the history of Howard University that the position of Secretary has..

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