Boards & Administration

The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the College and, as such, establishes the basic policies that set the course of the College. The Board is responsible for the performance of the College, in all its aspects, and has the fiduciary responsibility for the College’s financial performance. Composed of a maximum of eleven members, the Board meets quarterly at the College and participates in commencement each May.

The Fashion Industry Advisory Board
The Fashion Industry Advisory Board helps LIM College fulfill its mission and strengthen many of the services the College provides for its students. It is composed of successful senior executives from a broad variety of areas in fashion and related industries which currently include manufacturing, licensing, accessories, luxury brands, sales and design, public relations, trend forecasting, publishing, marketing, human resources, merchandising, and store management. 

The mission of the Advisory Board is to assist and advise the College in areas that include, but are not limited to, curriculum, student advocacy, long-range planning, industry outreach and public relations. In that capacity, Board members are mentors to our students, host field trips to their businesses, guest lecture in classes, hire our students for internships and permanent jobs, provide curricular advice and suggestions for new programs and/or degrees to help the College identify emerging areas of study, and attend and participate in special events at the College throughout the year.

Officers
Officers of LIM College, the President and Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations/Treasurer, are appointed by the Board of Trustees. Meeting weekly, they serve as part of the College’s Executive Committee that also includes the President Emeritus and the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

The Senior Cabinet
The Senior Cabinet, composed of senior level administrators at LIM College, is charged with the long range planning  and implementation of the College-wide strategic plan.  Members include the President, President Emeritus, Special Assistant to the President, Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations/Treasurer, Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education.   

The Cabinet
The Cabinet serves as the primary advisory body to the Senior Cabinet on matters concerning the institution’s policies, procedures, programs and operations. Composed of senior staff, administrators and faculty from key departments throughout the College, the Cabinet is charged with driving recommendations that strengthen the institution and that are consistent with its mission and strategic plan.