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The Chancellor,The Board, and the
Board Chair
A Primer on EffectiveRelationships
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Vision Statement
We are a Learning College to provide
education and training, anytime,
anywhere, anyplace.
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Goal and Objective
State the desired goal
State the desired objective
Use multiple points if necessary
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Todays Situation
Summary of the current situation
Use brief bullets, discuss details verbally
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How Did We Get Here?
Any relevant historical information
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Available Options
State the alternative strategies
List advantages & disadvantages of each
State cost of each option
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Recommendation
Role of the Chancellor
Inform the Board
Educate the Board Involve the BoardInspire the Board
Prepare Well-planned Board meetings.
Conduct Periodic Board Retreats
College
Applying Model of Wayne Newton and Norm Nielsen,Leadership
Abstracts, Alliance for Community College Innovation
League for Innovation in the Community Colleges
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The Role of the Board of Trustees
Model the highest standards of integrity
Become informed about the college
Become part of a team
Represent the whole institutionWork to secure adequate support
for the college
Make policy, but leave administration to the
professional leadership of the collegeWhat is policy-making?
Policy Monitoring and Evaluation
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The Role of the Board Chair
Working with the BoardWorking with the Chancellor
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Role and Responsibility
of a Trustee
What a Trustee can expect from the Chancellor
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Be honest in dealings with Board members.
Keep all Board members informed of issues, needs, and operations
ofthe College.
Schedule orientation retreats for the Board soon after new
Boardmembers are appointed, and before the first Board meeting.
Be available to answer questions from Board members. Be
impartial in dealing with Board members.
Try to reach consensus among Board members but be willing to
acceptthat consensus may not always be possible.
Make recommendations on all issues that require Board
action.
Provide guidance to the Board in the Development of College
Goals.
Provide adequate and timely board agenda information. Be
committed to the College and to meeting responsibilities.
Find legal and ethical ways to make things happen.
Involve people appropriately in decisions.
Be visible on the Campus, in the community, and in
appropriatestatewide and national forums.
Help the Board members develop parameters for collective
bargaining.
Inform the Board about College, student, and
employeeaccomplishments.
Inform the Board about important legislative issues at the
local, state,and federal levels.
Support Board policy and Board actions to the public and the
staff.
Follow through promptly with Board requests.
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Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
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The Role of the Board Chair
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The Board to Chancellor Relationship
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The following "job description" entails 12 core
responsibilitiesthat all college trustees share (John W. Nason).
Boardmembers:
Appoint, support, and assess the performance of
thepresident.
Clarify the institutions mission.
Approve long-range plans.
Approve the educational program.
Ensure the well-being of faculty, students, and staff. Ensure
strong financial management.
Ensure adequate financial resources.
Preserve institutional autonomy.
Interpret the campus to the community.
Interpret the needs of society to the campus.
Serve as a court of last appeal.
Assess their own performance.
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Individual trustees have no authority.
Trustees should not circumvent properchannels.
Trustees should not violate confidentiality. Trustees should not
represent special interests.
Trustees should not speak or vote for politicalpurposes.
Trustees should not have hidden agendas. Trustees should not
engage in conflicts of
interest.
Trustees should not engage in surprises.
Trustees should not say or do anything that isnot in the best
interest of the College andcommunity.
Trustees should not interfere in administration.
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