Six California community colleges were studied in an effort to develop a model for gathering, describing, and analyzing interview and document data derived from college governance personnel about the common organizational culture they share and then drawing conclusions about the "cultural congruence" that exists among them. The six…

This booklet provides background information about the Texas library system for both new and experienced system advisory council members and lay representatives. It is noted that most of the material included was previously distributed at the 1980 System Advisory Council Conference. Five sections are presented: (1) "The Public Library and the…

Minutes of the 1980 National Marine Education Association annual board of directors' meeting are presented in this document. Included are 16 appendices (representing a major portion of the document) containing materials prepared for the meeting. These materials, which reflect the major areas addressed during the meeting, include: 1980 board of…

The state law applicable to Maryland community colleges and the code of regulations governing those colleges are presented in this report. Part I presents Title 16 of the annotated code of Maryland which applies to the state's community colleges. This provision includes five sub-titles which cover: (1) the establishment, composition, officers,…

Noting that institutional trustees have less authority as a result of the collectivistic trend, the author forcasts continued growth of statewide higher education agencies and discusses the problems of statewide coordination. He suggests ways in which local boards should cooperate with state agencies to bring about improvement in governance. (JT)

For this time of uncertainty and insecurity the author suggests six things trustees and presidents can or must do: analyze the situation of the individual institution, reassess missions, guard flexibility, look to new markets (sources of students), consider the most appropriate type of leadership, look ahead to the year 2000.

The author examines the problems of higher education caused by lower enrollments. In order to survive he suggests that colleges and universities work together and share their plans, programs, facilities, and faculties. (DE)

In 1989, a survey was conducted of community college presidents in Kansas to assemble information on community college practices concerning board of trustee meetings and communication. Seventeen of the 19 college presidents surveyed returned usable questionnaires. Study findings included the following: (1) only four of the responding presidents…

Retreats, which have been used by churches and corporations for some time, are currently being looked into by college presidents and boards of trustees as a means of training and problem solving. While many types of retreats may not be appropriate for boards, a well-planned working retreat can be an effective way for trustees to: (1) really get to…

Presidential search committees, governing boards, aspiring or current presidents, and other groups or individuals are provided with guidelines for appointing a university president. The elements necessary for appointment are described as well as the conditions resulting from appointment. The search process should include such steps as an…

The literature on trustees of private, non-profit institutions and their fund-raising role almost always advises the institution that is having trouble raising money to look to its board of trustees. Oddly enough, there has been very little research or writing on the fund-raising role of public institution trustees, despite the fact that about 70%…

The responsibilities and structure of the college governing board's nominating committee are discussed. Five responsibilities are addressed: helping the board determine its composition in terms of influence, diversity, and talents; maintaining a viable list of candidates and cultivating top prospects; overseeing the orientation and deployment of…

The responsibilities and problems confronting college and university trustees in the last quarter of the 20th century are considered. The following topics are briefly addressed: increased enrollments after World War II, the growth of community colleges, the establishment of state coordinating commissions, political influences, federal support and…

Designed to provide information for the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges' review of the state's Master Plan for Higher Education, this two-part report presents background on recent research on the community college mission and describes processes currently available to the Board to establish priorities within the mission.…

Offered as a contribution to developing better trustees, this collection of essays represents a variety of viewpoints on the nature and extent of trustee services. The following articles are included: (1) "The Illinois Public Community College Board Members," by Gary Frank Petty and William E. Piland; (2) "Active Trusteeship for a Changing Era,"…