Applying, Assessing, and Documenting Board Governance
May 9 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Effective board governance continues to be a weighty issue in higher education. This has been particularly true in the recent past when more voices are calling for boards to be more effective in providing risk management oversight, in helping institutions respond successfully to student needs, to public demands for accountability, and to demands for high-quality outcomes. This webinar addresses key aspects of effective board governance, including duties, responsibilities, and cultural aspects. It will also address strategies for successfully documenting and assessing board governance to demonstrate effective board governance during the self-study process and other accreditation activities.
Audience: Open to all, including governing board and other institutional governance body members, steering committee members, faculty, staff, and those interested in learning more about board governance expectations and how to assess and document them.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and discuss the expectations related to Standard VII and Requirements of Affiliation 12, 13 and 14.
- Discuss MSCHE’s expectations regarding the governance responsibilities of related entities.
- Recognize goals, attitudes, and expectations associated with effective boards of directors/trustees.
- Explain Commission board governance expectations to their institutional colleagues and stakeholders.
- Leverage board member diversity to bring multiple perspectives into evidence-based board discussions and to enhance overall board value to their institutions.
- Employ specific assessment methods that could be used to enhance the quality of board governance.
- Identify strategies that may be implemented prior to the next accreditation event.
Cost: Free
The event will be recorded and distributed to registrants following the live event.
Presenters
Dr. Sean McKitrick, Vice President, Institutional Field Relations, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Dr. Anne Wahl, Vice President, Institutional Field Relations, Middle States Commission on Higher Education