With 25 members, the Board of Trustees has been strengthened and expanded over the past several years with the addition of seven new members. Some board members also serve on visiting and advisory boards of the various schools within CGU. The Board has also increased its efforts to raise funds, and is actively participating in the University’s strategic planning process. The process of choosing a new President has led to extensive engagement and cooperation with all the constituencies of the University. The Board of Trustees has been a major source of strength for the University since its founding and plans to play a vital role in its future development.