The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the institute and is legally responsible for establishing and maintaining the mission of the institute. Board members serve three year terms. Its primary responsibilities include appointing and reviewing the work of the chief staff officer (President), overseeing the institute's academic programs, reviewing the institute's budget and financial plans, and enhancing the institute's public image.
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The Board of Advisors has a consultative role with the institute. Its members, both Russian and American, are frequently called upon for advice and counsel concerning the institute's development. Members of the Advisory Board also give credibility to the institute and, because of their leadership positions in Russia and the United States, are well positioned to enhance the institute's reputation and interpret its role in Russian society.
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The leadership for the Russian-American Institute is divided between two offices. One office is located in Washington D.C. area and the second is in Moscow on the campus of the institute. The U.S. office is mainly responsible for fund-raising and faculty recruitment in the United States and Canada. The Founder and President, Dr. John A. Bernbaum, operates out of this office.
The administrative staff in Moscow operates under the direction of Dr. Clyde Vollmers, Provost and Chief Operating Officer. He is assisted by Dr. Vladimir Obrovets, Vice President for External Relations, and Dr. David Broersma, Dean of the Faculty. This leadership team is responsible for developing the academic program of the institute, overseeing student life, and managing the institute's facilities.
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Governance
