This manual was prepared to help trustees of North Carolina community colleges and technical institutes discharge their duties and responsibilities. The information concerns rewards and opportunities of trustees, standards and evaluative criteria for trustees, the law, and board meetings. It is useful to presidents, administrative staff, and…

Two trends that from the national point of view of the role of trustees demand attention are: (1) that higher education is in the process of reorganization and (2) that higher education must now answer questions concerning objectives and whether or not these objectives are paying off. Four responses to these issues in terms of national policy are:…

This selected bibliography on trustees and trusteeships contains materials published since 1958. It contains 27 references to books and 75 references to journal articles, chapters, conference proceedings, etc. (AF)

This publication addresses the practical and strategic responsibilities that go with the position of board chair when both the chair and the chief executive are determined to raise the bar for their board as a corporate body. While the chief executive is primarily responsible for leading and managing the institution, the chair of the board is…

Includes an interview with Mr. G.C.C. Gell, Director of CAPITB, with special emphasis on levy/grant schemes in the chemical industry which consists of many small firms. (SE)

Discusses the role of the board of trustees and the incumbent president in managing the transition to a new college president. Stresses the importance of good communication and ground rules, and offers specific questions for discussion to ensure a smooth transition. (EV)

Analyzes and reviews the rationale for a study of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) bylaws which led to 34 recommendations for change in the existing governance structure, highlighting: formal motions adopted to place amendments to the bylaws on the ballot for approval by membership; recommendations that were approved and…

Discusses the potential for former trustees to be ongoing valuable resources to higher education institutions and the importance of clear policies on how each should be treated, including titles and relationship with the active board. (EV)

Discusses the history of academic freedom and its relation to the recent statement by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, "Governing in the Public Trust," which places a heavy emphasis on academic freedom. Asserts that academic freedom, properly understood, protects responsible trusteeship. (EV)

New appointments to the Board of Publication of JCE, and to the Examination Institute Board of Trustees are reported by the Secretary at the Executive Committee Meeting. Further reports from members of the ACS Council, the presentation of the Outstanding Service Award, and the recognition of Outreach Ambassadors for distributing JCE education…

Many college board members blunder when they either lionize or trivialize their presidents, or work as soloists rather than as ensemble players. To avoid pitfalls of governance, trustees must assume responsibility for their collective performance and subject themselves to periodic self-evaluation.

In 2011, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed into law the South Carolina Higher Education Efficiency and Administrative Policies Act, maintaining the transparency and accountability that lead to increased academic quality and affordability at colleges and universities. It is in this context that ACTA (American Council of Trustees and…