Download or read book Trustee Perceptions of Effective Board Functioning a Survey of Elected Community College Trustees in the Midwest written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT Community college governance boards in the United States are comprised of public officials who are appointed or publicly elected from the community in which their college resides. The purpose of these governance boards is to oversee the community college with respect to mission, strategic direction of the College, hiring the CEO/President and accepting fiduciary responsibility. The fiduciary role of board members, also known as trustees, has become more critical as funding sources have been on the decline. The reality of diminishing budgets has also sparked an increase in outcomes-based accountability, with stakeholders expecting their community college to act as good fiscal stewards. The American Association of Community College Trustees (AACT) purports, board self-assessment is a tenet of effective board governance, providing an effective means for board members to understand their role and responsibilities (Smith, 2000). While community college governance boards have the opportunity to seek assistance in the self-assessment process from trustee associations such as AACT, the shifting priorities and fees associated with these services can often impede them. The Midwest Community College Trustee Self-assessment Survey was administered to elected community college trustees in six Midwest states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska. Since very little research has been conducted in the area of community college trustees, this research could provide valuable information as to the skill sets, which may facilitate effective board functioning and reveal areas of deficit, which may present barriers to effective board functioning. The goals of the survey were to acquire demographic information, background information, and trustee perceptions of effective board functioning. The survey findings were analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and qualitative analysis. There were 226 survey respondents; almost three fourths were

Download or read book Selected Characteristics and Perceptions of Community College Trustees from Diverse Governance Structures written by Leroy Alvin Antell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effective Board of Trustees written by Richard Chait and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 1993 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shares the practical and tested experiences of board members and college presidents. Various dimensions of board performance are covered, from the ability to discern the culture and norms of the organization to the importance of being well informed about the roles, responsibilities, and performance of board members. The authors describe how a board can develop and maintain healthy relationships with key constituencies and how it shapes institutional direction.

Download or read book A Study of the Perceptions of Community College Trustees and Presidents Concerning Trustee Responsibility and Effectiveness written by Collie Coleman and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Need of In service Education for Community College Trustees as Perceived by Presidents and Trustees of Community Colleges written by Gary C. Fox and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Roles of Tribally Controlled Community College Trustees written by Benjamin Ramirez-Shkwegnaabi and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Experiences and Perceptions of Selected Female Community College Trustees in Illinois written by Shiney Thomas-Jacob and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Findings indicated that social capital was indeed a strong influence on the experience of the female community college trustees in this study. The women in this study had earned a successful reputation which allowed them access to networks and resources that promoted their name recognition and allowed them to be elected to the office of community college trustee multiple times. The findings of this study may assist new, current, and future female trustees by providing a better understanding of the female experience on a community college governing board.

Download or read book An Analysis of Trustee Role Perceptions in the State Controlled Washington Community College System and the Locally Controlled Oregon Community College System and the Relationship Between Trustee Personal Characteristics and These Role Perceptions written by Peter Dent Boyse and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the role perceptions of trustees in the locally controlled Oregon community college system and the state controlled Washington community college system. Authorities in the literature were consulted to define the "ideal trustee role" and the study determined which governance system was most effective in fostering this "ideal trustee role" as measured by trustee role perceptions. The relationship between the personal characteristics of trustees and trustee role perceptions were also studied. This part of the study showed which trustees in each system perceived their role as being closest to the "ideal trustee role." A questionnaire was developed and disseminated to all 105 Oregon and all 115 Washington community college trustees. This questionnaire was a series of thirty-six trustee responsibility statements that related to the "ideal trustee role." Trustees were asked to respond to these statements on a Likert scale. Personal demographics were also gathered on all respondents. The components of the "ideal trustee role" were defined as: (1) Assure that the college fulfills the purpose for which it was established and evaluate college outcomes. (2) Select, evaluate, counsel with, and, if necessary, terminate the chief executive officer. (3) Interpret community interests to the college and college interests to the community. (4) Oversee the acquisition, expenditure and investment of funds and management of college facilities. Washington trustees perceived themselves closer to components 1, 2 and 3 of the "ideal trustee role" than Oregon trustees and Oregon trustees perceived themselves closer to role component 4. However, the similarities in the role perception responses of the two populations were more noticeable than the differences. In general, trustees who fell into the following demographic categories perceived themselves closer to the "ideal trustee role" than trustees who fell into other demographic categories. These groups included trustees who were female, trustees that held, at least, a bachelor's degree, trustees with annual incomes above $50,000, trustees who were members of a community service organization, trustees with more than four years service on the board, trustees that held managerial/professional jobs, and trustees who were Democratic or Independent politically.

Download or read book A Comparison of the Governance Practices of Community College Trustees at Designated and Non designated Entrepreneurial Community Colleges written by Janet E. Wormack and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Notes for Community College Trustees written by Midwest Community College Leadership Program and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Board Development and Its Impact on the Effectiveness of North Carolina Community College Trustees written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of the study examined North Carolina community college trustee demographic characteristics such as race, gender, age, and occupation. Trustees were randomly selected by appointing agency: the governor's office, the local board of education, or the local board of county commissioners. The study found that trustees were predominantly White, male, college educated, over the age of 50, and were currently or formerly involved in some aspect of business or education. The next part of the study focused on trusteeship by examining the difference in responses between first-term trustees and trustees serving two terms or longer. With almost no significant differences found between the two groups, trustees indicated that they overwhelmingly looked to the community college president for guidance, and over half of the respondents indicated that their boards as a whole evaluated their performance once every year or once every two years. Most trustees perceived that members of their governing boards worked well together all or most of the time. In addition, most governing boards provided funding for board development, and most trustees had experienced at least two or more board development opportunities. The final part of the study focused on the impact board development had on board effectiveness. A six-dimensional framework for board effectiveness, developed by Chait and associates, was used in the study, and the Board Self-Assessment Questionnaire (BSAQ), designed and revised by Holland and Blackmon, was implemented as the instrument of evaluation. Consistent with scores of various other organizations, the overall score for the education dimension was relatively low. In addition, correlation alpha, and regression analyses found that the six-dimensional model was significant yet contained weak predictor variables of effectiveness. Additional research is needed in the area of board effectiveness using the Chait model; however, this study provided baseline BSAQ sub.

Download or read book A State wide Examination of Governance Practices of Community College Trustees written by Jennifer Jones Dobbins and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the challenges facing contemporary community colleges, governing boards are in need of information and data gathered from empirically grounded studies of current governing practices. The primary purpose of this study was to describe governance practices of community college boards of trustees in one state in the Northeast region of the United States. A secondary intent of the study was to examine the relationship between institutional structure of community colleges and trustees' perspectives on select governance practices of community college trustees. The study utilized and was informed by secondary analysis of data secured from a cross-sectional population of community college chairs. The research design was a secondary analysis of survey data from McPhail's (2006--07) national study of community college governance trends and practices. Governance practices and the relationship between governance practices and institutional structure were described using descriptive statistics. The research variables for the study were institutional structure and the following governance practices: (a) board executive committee, (b) risk management policies and practices, (c) board and trustee evaluation, (d) practices of the new work of nonprofit boards, (e) ethical standards, and (f) board education. The population consisted of 14 community college board chairs. Finding from this study revealed that the majority of boards engage in practices or activities related to Taylor, Chait, and Holland's The New Work of the Nonprofit Board. Findings from this research support the need for more information and data about community college governance board practices the relationship between institutional structure and governance practices. The data suggests that there may be a relationship between board practices and institutional structure. The study adds to empirical research on board practices. Few studies have taken an empirical approach to the study of governance practices and even fewer, if any, have examined the relationship between practices and institutional characteristics. This study provides varied recommendations related to community college governance for future research and practice. -- Abstract.

Download or read book Perceptions of Community College Trustees on Selected Issues written by Larry Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Nature of Trusteeship written by John W. Nason and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The responsibilities and problems confronting college and university trustees in the last quarter of the 20th century are considered. The following topics are briefly addressed: increased enrollments after World War II, the growth of community colleges, the establishment of state coordinating commissions, political influences, federal support and intervention, retrenchment, and confusion of mission. Responsibilities of trustees are as follows: maintaining the integrity of the trust, appointing the college president, insuring that the institution is managed well, approving the budget, raising money, managing the endowment, assuring adequate physical facilities, overseeing the educational program, approving long-range plans, serving as a bridge between campus and community, preserving institutional autonomy, serving as court of appeal, and being informed. The collective responsibilities of trustees and the composition and operation of the board are addressed, including selection and orientation, committee structure and meetings, role of the chairman and president, and board morale. The legal liability of trustees and conflicts of interest are also discussed. Statistics on governing boards and a substantial bibliography are appended.

Download or read book The Role of the Trustee written by Orley R. Herron and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trusteeship written by George E. Potter and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Rogue Trustee written by Terry O'Banion and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: