The Office of the Secretary of the Boards is primarily responsible to support the activities of Rutgers’ Board of Governors and Board of Trustees by managing the work of the Boards, providing advice on board issues to the university president and executive administration, and serving as the liaison between the boards and the university administration. In addition, in consultation with university counsel, the secretary ensures that board actions are in compliance with legal requirements. Both the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees elect the secretary and assistant secretary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating University Commencement
• Maintaining the University Policy Library, jointly with the Office of Administrative Affairs.
• Serving as the university’s Custodian of Records to ensure compliance with the New Jersey Public Access to Government Records Law

Contact Information:

Office of the Secretary of the Boards of Governors and Trustees
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
7 College Avenue
Winants Hall, Room 112
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1260
Telephone: 732/932-7434
Fax: 732/932-1245
Email: Secretary@oldqueens.rutgers.edu

Leslie A. Fehrenbach
Secretary of the Boards of Governors and Trustees
fehrenbach@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
732/932-7434, extension 10

Catherine A. Cahill
Assistant Secretary of the Boards of Governors and Trustees
cahill@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
732/932-7434, extension 17

Staff

Martine E. Adams
Administrative Secretary
adams@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
732/932-7434, extension 11

Sylvia J. Duvelssaint
Administrative Secretary
duvelssa@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
732/932-7434, extension 14

Donna Marie Genus
Senior Executive Assistant
genus@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
732/932-7434, extension 15

Elizabeth A. Lohman
Administrative Secretary
lohman@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
732/932-7434, extension 12

JoAnn Redman

Administrative Secretary

redman@oldqueens.rutgers.edu

732/932-7434, extension 10