on October 9. A 1996 debate was scheduled but canceled when the number of debates was reduced to two.
== Organization and administration ==
From its inception, Washington University has been governed by an independent board of trustees which, by charter, appoints its own members. Trustees serve four-year terms and may be eligible for re-election upon the completion of a term. The Board is responsible for the university’s fiduciary oversight, strategic governance, and major institutional decisions, including setting policy and providing overall guidance. These include appointing the chancellor, reviewing and approving the annual budget, authorizing major capital expenditures, making final decisions on tenure and degree conferrals, and approving the creation of new academic programs.
From 1983 to 1987, the "Alliance for Washington University" campaign raised more than $630,500,000 (equivalent to $1,745,000,000 in 2024). From 1998 to 2004, the "Campaign for Washington University" raised more than $1,550,000,000 …
