The Board of Governors consists of members of the public and alumni, faculty, administrative staff and students. 

As trustees, members make major administrative policy, staff and financial decisions about the university that have both immediate and long-term effects.  These decisions include the appointment of the President and the appointment of senior University officials on the recommendation of the President.  Trustees are vested with the responsibility of ensuring that future generations inherit a university that continues to be a great centre of advancement of applied knowledge and research to address societal need.

The members of the Board come from diverse backgrounds. Whether elected or appointed, the members of the Board are not advocates for any one constituency. All decisions of the Board are made in the best interests of the University.

Ryerson University is governed by the Ryerson University Act and the General By-Laws of Ryerson University. 
 
Chair
MS. P. YAFFE

Vice Chair
MR. N. H. MOHAMED

Chancellor
MR. L. S. BLOOMBERG

President and Vice Chancellor
MR. S. LEVY

Members
MR. M. AL ZAIBAK
MR. P. ATAEI
MS. C. BISSONNETTE
MR. J. L. COCKWELL
MS. J. CÔTÉ-O'HARA (C.M.)
MR. M. FRAZER
MS. J. FUKAKUSA
MS. B. HALILOVIC
MR. C. HILKENE
PROF. G. KAPELOS
MR. S. KASSIM
MR. G. MAK
MS. M. M. MAHEUX
PROF. R. MENDELSON
MR. A. PIROSZ
PROF. K. RAAHEMIFAR
MS. A. RASOUL
MR. R. A. RICHARDS
MR. H. ROSEN
MR. F. SALVATI

General Counsel and Board Secretariat
MS. J. SHIN DOI

website: http://www.ryerson.ca/about/governors/index.html