Effective Governing Boards - A Webinar for New Trustees

Serving as a member of a college or university governing board requires a solid understanding of board responsibilities, the culture of the academy, limits and obligations of individual trustees, and the traditions, current circumstances, and goals of your institution. Learn what you need to know to be confident and effective in your service as a trustee, whether you are new to the board or looking to enhance your understanding.

The Webinar will review:

• The Governing Board’s Basic Responsibilities
• Hallmarks of an Effective Board
• Conflict of Interest
• Questions to Ask and Things You Should Know About Your Institution
• Resources to Learn More

Presenters:

• Tahlman “Tally” Krumm, board member, Columbus College of Art & Design, former board member, Hiram College and former board chair, Ohio Board of Regents
• Robert  O’Neil, Director, Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Speech and former President, The University of Virginia
• Merrill Schwartz, Director of Research, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, moderator

You may register now.  The Webinar will be held from 12:00pm - 1:15pm Eastern.  Participants will join the meeting by telephone and internet and are asked to sign on 5-10 minutes prior to the beginning of the Webinar.  After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees:
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer