The Nominating, Governance and Trustee Development Committee is responsible for the ongoing identification, cultivation and nomination of Colgate’s trustees and for nomination of board officers and Executive Committee positions as provided in the by-laws. It is also responsible for recommending to the full board policies and procedures that ensure the board is following best practices in all areas of board work and furthering the mission of the University. 

Members 2024-25  
Vijay Ramachandran 2026 (AL)
TBD (SGA President)
   
Trustees  
Joseph P. McGrath, Jr. Chair John A. Hayes
Nora Gleason Leary, Vice Chair Becky B. Hurley
Thomas S. Bozzuto, Jr.  Nina Kohler
Melissa J. Coley* Amy Vullo MacMillan
Teresa Delgado Clarissa V. Shah
Thomas W. Dempsey, Jr.* Jeffrey W. Sharp
Sonya A. Falcone Michael J. Herling, Board leader liaison
Andrew S. Greenfield