The Indiana State University Board of Trustees is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor.
Two of the nine are nominated by ISU's Alumni Association, six are at-large positions, and the student representative is appointed from nominations submitted by a Student Government Association search and screen committee.
All appointments are for a period of four years (except the student trustee, two years). Terms begin on July 1 of the year the appointment is effective. The Governor fills Board vacancies by appointment for unexpired terms.