This brochure describes the purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and where it fits in with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). The brochure explains how NAEP disseminates information through publications and other information tools. A schedule of NAEP…

By offering educational programs to large numbers of citizens, public higher education creates multiple social and economic benefits for a state and its people. Beyond overseeing these programs, however, boards have an obligation to ensure that state institutions address their state's economic development needs. The question is whether…

Public and independent colleges and universities are facing a fiscal and demographic crisis that has significant long-term implications. State revenue shortfalls are resulting in cuts for higher education as enrollments of traditional and nontraditional students are rising. This creates a double whammy situation: the challenge of doing more for…

This paper presents the 1999-2000 report published by the Connecticut Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges. It includes the following items: (1) a statement of mission and statutory responsibility of Connecticut's community colleges; (2) a description of the public services rendered by Connecticut's community colleges; (3) an outline…

This publication provides general background information and questions trustees and search committee members might ask as they interview search consultants to help in the search for presidents of institutions and it profiles search firms so that trustees and search committee members can make initial assessments as they look for consultants. A…

With statewide boards of control functioning in 46 states, public college faculty will be moving into new areas of coordination under the watchwords of accountability and assessment. (HS)

The role of a governing body and that of the librarian are separate and distinct. The librarian functions as an administrator while the governing board is concerned with policy making. The most important policy a governing body must make is book selection for public libraries. (NH)

As the use of collective bargaining becomes more extensive, the most suitable role for the administrator in faculty negotiations may be to assure that it provides a positive influence. (Editor)

It is proposed that nonprofit institutions having trouble raising funds often have a board that is indifferent, distracted by other commitments, or unwilling to face up to its fund-raising responsibility. Five fundamental principles of fund-raising that focus on donor attitudes are outlined, and specific problems of board participation are…

Discusses the need for a training program for school governors in Great Britain. Highlights the program developed and implemented in Leicestershire. (JOW)

Internal auditing, which can help governing boards exercise their control responsibilities, is discussed, including financial, compliance, and operations auditing. Governing boards should be prepared to handle reports on operation audits, financial and compliance audits, and reviews of management information systems. (MLW)

Building a board of trustees with development strength requires attention to three areas: identifying specific development purposes and potential, recruiting trustees with compatible credentials and capabilities, and developing executive leadership. An institution's board of trustees is seen as the single most important constituency for resource…

Five alternative approaches to computer operations are reviewed including: using a service bureau, joining others in operating a computer center, using in-house personnel for hardware operation and software development and maintenance, purchasing softward, and entering a full or partial facilities management agreement. (MLW)

At the 1980 National Trustee Workshop, the first presentation of the AGB Distinguished Service in Trusteeship Award was made. The award and the recipient, Atherton Bean of Carleton College, are described. (MLW)

Policies and procedures adopted by the Utah Board of Regents for selection of college presidents are described including the chairman's role, selection procedures, voting procedures, and interview schedule. Representation is given to alumni, community, student body, and staff. (JMF)