Chapter 9: Trusteeship Flashcards
1
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General responsibilities of Board of Trustees
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Approve and execute Mission Approve the selection of leadership Fiduciary Oversight Interpret the environment to institution Ensure linkages to institution's constituents
2
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Board of trustees =
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volunteers without academic credentials or knowledge of educational or administrative governance
3
Q
Selection of boards of trustrees
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Public: governor’s office
Private: self perpetuating and self selecting
4
Q
Control of institutional agenda
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Public: have more constraints imposed by legislative powers
Private: have less constraints
5
Q
Chait, Ryan, and Taylor’s three governance domains
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Fiduciary ($)
Strategic
Generative
6
Q
Why is it important for boards of trustees to engage in periodic self-assessment?
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To ensure roles and responsibilities are being fulfilled
Builds cooperation and coherence among members
Builds culture of accountability
