The Board of Directors of the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations of Saint Joseph’s University consists of approximately thirty members, with a roughly equal number of Catholics and Jews. Members are from the greater Delaware Valley community together with representation from the office of the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, from the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, and from the student population of Saint Joseph’s University. Members from outside Saint Joseph’s University are appointed for renewable three-year terms. Board meetings are chaired by the director of the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations.

Board members are selected because of their commitment to the Vision Statement of the Jewish-Catholic Institute and their ability and desire to advance its work. Board meetings provide the opportunity for the members to engage in vigorous and productive exchange about the work of the Institute.  Advising the director on the focus and direction of the Institute, developing strategies regarding management and development, serving as consultants for various projects and initiatives, and assisting in the establishment of Institute priorities are all examples of how directors share their experience, expertise, and counsel.

Board members are encouraged to use contacts which they have to help advance the mission of the Institute. They are encouraged to promote enthusiastically the Institute’s mission, strengths and successes to friends, colleagues and associates, and to attend important Institute events whenever possible. Board members support the Institute’s work through their advisory, networking, and/or financial contributions.

Ordinarily the Board meets once in the fall and spring academic semesters. Its gatherings are planned by a Steering Committee consisting of at least three Board members, the director, and at least one representative from the office of the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, with a rough parity between Jewish and Catholic members.