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The Board has a clear understanding of its vision and mission, and reviews the institution’s mission statement regularly.
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The Board sets annual goals for itself, distinct from institution goals.
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The Board sets clear organizational priorities for the year ahead.
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The Board has clear strategic objectives which informs all that we do.
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The Board has an effective structure in place to regularly monitor delegated activities.
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The Board establishes and maintains a systematic plan for feedback on policies to determine effectiveness, their worth, and whether they need to be amended, modified, or canceled.
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The Board expects the President to keep them well informed, BUT clearly differentiates between board level information and micro-management details.
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The Board regularly reviews our business strategy and monitor progress against objectives.
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The Board is fully briefed on the agenda of meetings and prepared to discuss each item.
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The Board reports are timely, relevant and focused on priorities.
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The Board’s meeting minutes are accurate and record decisions made and actions agreed.
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The Board has effective leadership.
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Discussions of the Board are facilitated to allow all to contribute in order to seek opinion and develop ideas.
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The Board actively listens without ulterior motive or judgement and responds appropriately.
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The Board provides effective and adequate training for new Board members.
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The Board maintains an effective process for assessing the fitness and propriety of new trustees.
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The Board has a diverse membership which includes different backgrounds, experience, skills and demographics.
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The Board works collaboratively to develop good working relationships, and communicate clearly and openly to ensure understanding.
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The Board is able to have difficult conversations and challenge each other constructively.
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The Board is not afraid to ask the obvious or simple questions to ensure collective understanding.
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The Board is aware of our own strengths and weaknesses and undertakes continual learning and development.
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The Board acts with transparency and integrity, declaring and managing any personal conflicts of interest.
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The size of our Board is appropriate for our work.
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Trustees refrain from attempting to manage or direct work or activities of the President and college employees.
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The Board members engage in professional development that enhances their performance as trustees. New Board members have an orientation to their role.
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The Board members understand that they are responsible for making personal financial contributions to the College and for supporting other fundraising.
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