LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION Governance and Administration By

Dr. Belle S. Wheelan, President Dr. Barry Goldstein, Vice President SACS Commission on Colleges

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Governing Board ----------------------------------------------------------Core Requirement 2.2 The governing board…  Is an active policy-making body  Ensures adequate financial resources 2

Governing Board - Continued ----------------------------------------------------------Core Requirement 2.2 The governing board…  Is not controlled by a minority of board members or by organizations or interests separate from it 3

Governing Board - Continued ----------------------------------------------------------Core Requirement 2.2 The governing board…  Both the presiding officer of the board and a majority of other voting members of the board are free of any contractual, employment or personal or familial financial interests in the institution. 4

Governing Board ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CR 2.2  Board documents not adequately addressing components of the standard.  Policies versus evidence.

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Board/Administration Distinction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Comprehensive Standard 3.2.6 Clear and appropriate distinction, in writing and practice, between policy-making functions of the board and the responsibility of the administration and faculty to administer and implement policy.

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Board/Administration Distinction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Issues: CS 3.2.6  Documentation of policy & practice  Board policy versus administrative policy

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Governing Board Control ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.2.2 The legal authority and operating control of the institution are clearly defined for the following areas within the institution’s governance structure: Mission, fiscal stability, and institutional policy. 8

Governing Board Control ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.2.2  Lack of documentation.  Lack of explanation of how complex governance structures work.

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Board Conflict of Interest ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.2.3 The governing board has a policy addressing conflict of interest for its members.

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Board Conflict of Interest ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.2.3  Documentation that policy exists.  Documentation demonstrating implementation of policy.

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Board Dismissal ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.2.5 The governing board has a policy whereby members can be dismissed only for appropriate reasons and by a fair process.

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Board Dismissal ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.2.5     

Lack of policy. Description of “appropriate reasons.” Description of “fair process.” Higher authority than board. Evidence of implementation (or no experience implementing). 13

External Influence ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.2.4 The governing board is free from undue influence from political, religious, or other external bodies and protects the institution from such influence.

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External Influence ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.2.4  Determining when influence becomes “undue.”  Lack of documented policy/procedure for handling “undue” influence  Positive board actions. 15

CEO Selection & Evaluation ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.2.1 The governing board of the institution is responsible for the selection and the periodic evaluation of the chief executive officer.

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CEO Selection & Evaluation ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.2.1  Lack of policy/procedure  Documentation that process has been implemented  Undue influence. 17

Personnel Policies ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.2.9 The institution publishes policies regarding appointment, employment, and evaluation of all personnel.

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Personnel Policies ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.2.9  Lack of comprehensive policies.  Documentation of implementation.

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Academic Freedom ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.7.4 The institution ensures adequate procedures for safeguarding and protecting academic freedom.

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Academic Freedom ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.7.4  Unclear/inadequate policies.  Evidence policies and procedures are followed.

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Faculty Role in Governance ----------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Standard 3.7.5 The institution publishes policies on the responsibility and authority of faculty in academic and governance matters.

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Faculty Role in Governance ----------------------------------------------------------Issues: CS 3.7.5  Absence of clear policies that address all variables: responsibility & authority in academic & governance matters.  Evidence policies are followed. 23