das Kuratorium
Translation
board of trustees, board of governors
Examples
Die Entscheidung des Kuratoriums steht fest.
The decision of the board of trustees is final.
Das Kuratorium trifft sich einmal im Jahr.
The board of trustees meets once a year.
Grammar Patterns
das Kuratorium + ((Verb)) the board... Das Kuratorium tagt heute.
the decision ((of the board)) die Entscheidung ((des Kuratoriums)) Die Entscheidung des Kuratoriums war einstimmig.
Similar Words
Vorstand (executive board), Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board)
Etymology
From Latin 'curare' (to take care of). It's a committee that 'takes care of' or oversees an institution.
Memory Tips
A 'Kuratorium' is a group of 'Kuratoren' (trustees). Think of it as the 'curator-ium'.