a guide for board members of independent colleges and universities Ingram, Richard T. 1941- creator text xxu Washington, D.C Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges 1995 monographic eng

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vi, 42 p. ; 23 cm. This primer welcomes you to the sometimes perplexing, often ambiguous, and always stimulating world of academic trusteeship. Whether you are a veteran board member or a relatively new trustee--and whether you were appointed or elected--this guide should prove to be helpful. Effective trusteeship -- Why are governing boards composed of lay citizens instead of government officials? -- What are the governing board's responsibitilities? -- What are your responsibilities as an individual trustee or regent? -- What makes the academy distinctive? -- How can setting policies be distinguised from managing? -- What does the board typically expect of the chief executive? -- What does the chief executive typically expect of board members? -- What should trustees know about open-meeting laws? -- How should a board accomplish its work? -- How should I view the practice of student and faculty trusteeship? -- Some final observations -- Appendix A: Sample statements of board members' responsibilities and desirable qualifications -- Appendix B: Suggested resources -- Appendix C: AGB programs and services -- Appendix D: About the Association of Governing Boards of universities and colleges Richard T Ingram; Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. College trustees United States Universities and colleges United States Administration College trustees LB2342.5 .I64 1995 170412 20200205120711.0