This report follows a reappraisal of the size, functions and purposes of Wesleyan's Board of Trustees. The Committee recommended that Wesleyan maintain: (1) a "working Board" organized so as to foster direct engagement of trustees with students and faculty members; (2) a relatively small and stable Board consisting of recent graduate,…

This report examines student participation on the Board of Trustees. The report is divided into three main sections, each in itself only a general category. The first section reviews the notion of a Board of Trustees and examines briefly the characteristics of the lay governing board. The second section of the report deals with the nature of…

The purposes of this study were to identify the directors of the Associated Press (AP) since 1892, to examine geographic and journalistic representation of the board since then, and to assemble a composite profile of directors' backgrounds and civic involvement, utilizing "Who's Who" sketches and computer analysis of biographical data…

Although government and order in colleges are the object of almost constant public discussion, there is little public discussion of the governing boards themselves. "Regent watching" should be encouraged because the regents, or the trustee model of university government, is better than its alternatives, and it should be studied, criticized, and…

New York State has achieved a remarkable record of extending higher educational opportunities to an increasing proportion of its young people. Now, however, the State faces a point of collision between the demands for more higher educational opportunities and the resources to provide them. The regents of the State University of New York present in…

Colleges and universities in the U.S. have historically been controlled by governing boards composed almost entirely of laymen; that is, composed almost entirely of individuals not involved in teaching or research. The purpose of a lay governing board is to represent the public interest, particularly with regard to expenditures. The theory is that…

Although researchers have found differences in male and female respondents when investigating faculty and staff members in university decision making, no one has directly compared the interest and involvement of men and women. Interest scores of male and female respondents were virtually identical, with men more likely to be involved. (Author)

A national survey of the individuals who serve as college governing board secretaries revealed highly varied institutional characteristics, job responsibilities, and overall roles in the organization. (MSE)

One of the major issues about college retirement programs is that of investment options and transferability of TIAA and/or CREF funds to alternative funds. Basic principles to be considered by college trustees involved in review or revision of their institution's pension plan are discussed. (MLW)

When a college president remains after a successor takes over, the potential for chaos is high. Suggestions from presidents and former presidents are presented. (MLW)

Important first steps in the search and selection process of presidents and chancellors are outlined by the director of the Association of Governing Boards' Presidential Search Consultation Service. Guidelines for a search, appointment of a search committee, staffing the search, timetable, and the board's charge to the committee are discussed.…

Argues that clear and accepted lines of authority and accountability are necessary for the effective functioning of catholic schools. Considers the roles of bishops, diocesan school boards, and local boards in policy formation. (CBC)

Details findings of a 1983 survey conducted to provide a demographic and political profile of trustees representing the 39 Illinois community college districts. Finds trustees' seats dominated by politically conservative, middle- and upper-middle-class White males, although recent trends are toward more female, minority, aggressive, visible, and…

Points out ways that community college trustees can be actively involved in the accreditation process, including participating in reviews of institutional mission and goals, committing themselves to long-range and strategic planning, serving where appropriate on self-study steering committees, meeting with evaluation and review teams, and publicly…

Fund-raising is one of a board's most basic and important responsibilities. Virtually all higher education institutions seek private support, and virtually all institutional leaders call upon key volunteers--including members of governing boards, public institution foundation boards, and advisory councils in many institutions--to give generously…