Introduction: 董事會居於大學校的最高權威地位，其成員皆是為了大學福利著想，董事們從學校教職員、校友以及社會菁英挑選三位做為大學校長的候選人。董事們除重要政策之決策與執行及控制預算外，還負責整個大學的運作。董事會辦公室位於淡水校園的秘書室。

The highest authority of university, the Board of Trustees, consists of community leaders who are interested in the welfare of the University. The trustees elect the president of the university from three candidates elected by the representatives of the university faculty and staff, alumni and social elite. The Trustees in addition to shaping major policy and controlling budget are responsible for the conduct of all university functions. The Chair of Trustees maintains the Office of the Secretariat on the Tamsui campus.