The selection procedures for community college trustees in Alberta were examined by means of surveying 35 newly appointed board members and soliciting their perceptions of the selection procedures. (JC)

Most board members are aware of their fiduciary duty to oversee proper risk management of their institutions. Most boards are kept abreast of the various federal laws and the necessary insurance coverage, internal audits, and accreditation reviews that make modern-day governing boards increasingly more accountable. Given this combination of…

The trustees of colleges and universities are charged not only with keeping their institution solvent, choosing its leaders, and defending it from intrusive outside forces, but are also supposed to convey to the faculty and administration the legitimate needs and concerns of important constituencies, such as students, alumni, and the public at…

One of the particular gifts in history for the present generation, is the increasingly large opportunity afforded to universities and corporations to be mutually supportive, not exploitative, of one another. As the federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has imposed new challenges on management of all stripes, this anti-corporate-fraud law also has…

The purpose of this booklet is to reinforce the thesis that the committee on directors of a foundation board must perform with excellence if the board as a whole is to fulfill its responsibilities with distinction. The committees principal responsibilities include assembling the right mix of director talent, training and organizing that talent,…

How to make participatory democracy work in a period of financial stringency and academic soul-searching. (Editor)

An argument is presented opposing a previous proposal that community college boards of trustees contain student, faculty, and administrative representatives. The author feels that the interests of these and other special groups could best be served through citizens' advisory groups. (NF)

The Industrial Training Act and the formation of the training boards have led to thorough consideration of training. Unfortunately, the energies of the two authorities have not been coordinated to form an integrated whole. (NL)

A study of the characteristics of Kansas public junior college trustees covers background, sex, age, education, occupation, and income. (MS)

To make the best use of a governing board of schools or agencies serving handicapped students, staff should define the role of the board, recruit members who can contribute to a balanced board, provide orientation and training, and make them feel a part of the total operation. (Author)

Asserts that a docile board is a luxury no higher education institution can afford, and discusses Syracuse University's progress reflected in its higher expectations for trustees. (EV)

Describes how Gerald W. Shea, who leads the board of trustees of the University of Illinois, puts his political experience to use in winning state funds and pressuring administrators. (EV)

Describes the alarming rise in cheating at colleges and universities and considers the responsibility of trustees in addressing the problem. (EV)

While community college foundations may be the new kids on the fundraising block, they are well positioned to build private-sector support. This chapter discusses ways foundations can achieve success by developing a platform for expanded philanthropic growth.

Since 1994, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has provided funding to new charter schools through Charter School Program (CSP) grants designed to provide support for the planning and implementation of effective new charter programs. Grants are awarded to state education agencies, which then provide funding to approved charter schools through…