Each community college in North Carolina is governed by a volunteer board of trustees, with specific duties defined by state law. Among their responsibilities, trustees establish policies for the college to follow, approve the college’s budget each year and serve as advocates for the college. When there is a vacancy in the college’s presidency, the trustees are responsible for choosing a new president.
Wake Tech is served by 12 appointed trustees. In accordance with North Carolina General Assembly Session Law 2023-134, four trustees must be appointed by the state House and four by the state Senate, with two appointed annually, beginning in August 2024. The remaining four trustees must be elected by the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
In addition to the 12 appointed trustees, Wake Tech's Student Government Association president serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. The SGA president is encouraged to share ideas and concerns with the board but does not vote on board issues.
Wake Tech's president serves as secretary to the Board of Trustees but is not considered a member of the board.
The board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every other month. Here is the schedule of upcoming meetings:
