The Board of Trustees (MWA) is the highest authority at Universitas Sumatera Utara, representing the interests of the government, community, and university. MWA’s main tasks involve preparing and determining general policies for the university. MWA comprises several components, including the minister of education, university academic senate, rector, staff, and community representatives. MWA is responsible for appointing or dismissing university administrators, performing supervisory duties, controlling university administration in general, and evaluating university administration activities.