Committees of the Rhodes Trust

Under the Rhodes Trust's Governance Protocols, there are four committees of the Rhodes Trustees. Members may include individuals who are not Trustees. The committees are:

The full provisions for the committees are set out in the Governance Protocols.


SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Terms of reference:

The Scholarship Committee advises the Warden and the Trustees on all aspects of what is necessary to ensure that the Rhodes Scholarship remains in perpetuity a scholarship of the highest quality and standing.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Monitor performance of the Scholarship, setting performance goals and indicators where appropriate;

2. Propose Scholarship numbers and distribution;

3. Support the Warden in liaising with National Secretaries;

4. Propose which degrees to finance;

5. Advise on how to mentor Scholars on degree and college choices. 

Membership:
The Warden (Dr Donald Markwell (Queensland & Trinity 1981)) - Chair
Professor Sir John Bell  (Alberta & Magdalen 1975) 
Professor Elleke Boehmer (South Africa-at-large & St John’s 1985)
The Hon. Guido Calabresi (Connecticut & Magdalen 1953)
Professor Vivian Lee (Oklahoma & Balliol 1986)
Mr John McCall MacBain (Quebec & Wadham 1980) 
Professor Ian MacDonald (Ontario & Balliol 1952)
Dr Mark Orkin (Transvaal & Balliol 1971)
Mr Rohan Paul (India & St Catherine’s 2008)
Professor Ngaire Woods (New Zealand & Balliol 1987) 
Ex officio: Dr John Hood (New Zealand & Worcester 1976) – Chair of Rhodes Trustees

Executive Officer: Ms Mary Eaton


FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Terms of reference:

Responsibilities include:

1. Advise the Trustees on investment strategy, objectives, and asset allocation;

2. Monitor performance, controls and legal compliance;

3. Aid development efforts through explaining finance management, as needed;

4. Review the budget and monitor performance against it;

5. Recommend stipends and the level of other Scholar support in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee;

6. Assist in negotiating fee arrangements with the University of Oxford;

7. Ensure financial auditing annually;

8. Review investment and development activities;

9. Ensure the appropriate risk assessment and modelling, risk management, and asset allocation techniques are in place and rigorously executed;

10. Ensure all necessary policies are in place and up-to-date, and compliance measures are taken.

Membership:
Mr Michael McCaffery (Pennsylvania & Merton 1975) – Chair 
Dr John Hood (New Zealand & Worcester 1976) - Chair of Rhodes Trustees
Mr John Wylie (Queensland & Balliol 1983)
Mr Antony Ball (St Andrew's College, Grahamstown & Pembroke 1983)
The Warden (Dr Donald Markwell (Queensland & Trinity 1981)) 

Executive Officer: Mr Martin Gubb


DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Terms of reference:

The Development Committee will include Trustees, non-Trustees, and potentially other supporters of the Rhodes Scholarships who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the pre-eminence of the Scholarships and willingness to assist with fundraising efforts.  Its membership will include the previously-existing Global Steering Committee.

General responsibilities include:

1. Advise the Trustees and the Warden on development strategy and policy;

2. Participate in defining public messaging around capital campaigns, annual fundraising and the bequest programme;

3. Participate in defining alumni relations efforts;

4. Lead, oversee and assist in the solicitation of gifts from fellow Scholars and other potential donors;

5. Lead the fundraising efforts of the Trust through personal financial contributions, recruiting volunteers and monitoring overall execution of the development strategy.

For membership of the Development Committee, click here.

Executive Officer: Ms Krista Slade


GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Terms of reference:

Responsibilities include:

1. Oversee the further refinement and review from time to time of governance arrangements, including relating to the role of the Trustees, Warden and National Secretaries;

2. Oversee process of nomination for positions as Trustees, including as Chair of the Trustees, and (in consultation with the Warden);

- Solicit nominations from alumni, Trustees and potentially others

- Compile shortlist based on nominations and the committee's own due diligence

3. Conduct Trustee evaluation;

4. Communicate responsibilities of being a Trustee to all Trustees;

5. Oversee outward communication of Trustee policies and developments;

6. Provide support, advice and feedback to the Warden

- Run an annual formal feedback process

- Facilitate ad hoc interactions with the Warden for advice and support

7. Facilitate process by which Warden and senior staff set annual key performance indicators;

8. Evaluate Warden's performance against established indicators;

9. Set Warden salary.

Membership:
Mr Dominic Barton (British Columbia & Brasenose 1984) – Chair
Dr John Hood (New Zealand & Worcester 1976) – Chair of Rhodes Trustees
Professor Margaret MacMillan
Dame Helen Ghosh
The Warden (Dr Donald Markwell (Queensland & Trinity 1981)) 

Executive Officer: Dr Geraldine Buckingham (Victoria & Green Templeton College 2003)