The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the institutional overall performance and determining the Strategic goals, objectives & direction of the institution. The Board is responsible for approving and periodically reviewing the Vision, Mission statements and Strategic Plan. Herein all persons associated with the institution must faithfully subscribe to the Vision and Mission. The board should insists that alternative strategies and plans be considered and that considerations be given to regional and societal changes that impact the institution. The Board of Trustees’ mandate is to govern the institution by establishing appropriate governance structures, which enables ZUST achieve the educational effectiveness, academic excellence and appropriate financial stability of the institution.
To establish a suitable governance structure for the university
To ensure that ZUST achieves its vision, mission, and financial stability
To appoint or remove board of governing members
To review and approve the strategic plans of the institution
To review and approve budgets to facilitate institutional effectiveness and academic excellence
To review the risk management plan and audited financial statements