Use University of Missouri Board of Curators on first reference. UM Board of Curators, board and curators are acceptable on second reference. Lowercase when referring to similar bodies from other universities. Note: Do not use UM System Board of Curators.
The phrase takes singular verbs and pronouns when referring to the board as a body. Ex: The UM Board of Curators is meeting today to consider the proposal. The curators are expected to vote on the proposal.
Capitalize curator when used before a name. Example: Curator Jane Doe called for a vote. Lowercase curator(s) unless preceding a name.