The Nature of Trusteeship
The Nature of Trusteeship

Author: John W. Nason

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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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.

How University Boards Work
How University Boards Work

Author: Robert A. Scott

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2018-01-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1421424940

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An expert guide designed to help university trustees become effective leaders. Honorable Mention for Eric Hoffer Award (Business Category) by The Hoffer Project We expect college and university trustees to hire the president, advise senior staff, manage investments and financial decisions, and oversee major strategic initiatives. Unfortunately, they sometimes come into this powerful role with little or no understanding of what they are meant to do or how their institutions work. How University Boards Work, by Robert A. Scott, is designed to help trustees understand how to fulfill their responsibilities. Written by a widely respected leader in American higher education and former university president, How University Boards Work is the product of personal experience and considerable research. This concise, straightforward guide includes: • an explanation of the difference between governance and management • tips on how best to prepare for board decisions and discussions • examples of positive and negative board behavior • guidance about board professional development • advice on managing transitions between chief executives How University Boards Work will prove an invaluable resource for those responsible for governing colleges and universities, whether privately financed or state funded. It will also be an illuminating read for board secretaries, campus executives and administrators, faculty leaders, alumni volunteers, and public officials, as well as anybody seeking to understand institutional governance in the light of past and current trends in higher education.

Trustees in Higher Education
Trustees in Higher Education

Author: Gerald P. Burns

Publisher:

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13:

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"This vigorous and constructive book will be an invaluable aid to educational executives plagued with administrative problems. It examines from practical experience the necessity not only for the institution's efficient operation, but also for a successful accommodation of the teaching and research activities which press upon the fiscal and physical resources of every campus. ; Here in one volume, several distinguished college and university presidents, vice-presidents, and deans offer solutions to a wide variety of administrative problems. Among these solutions are effective methods of integrating and coordinating the complex management of different kinds of educational institutions"--Back cover.