It was just two years ago that COVID-19 took root in colleges and universities, and higher education boards had to scramble fast to solve the problems the virus was creating. While students are back on campus, higher education has been…
Imagine a handbook that covers every possible board situation that could come up at any profit or nonprofit organization. The book would be volumes upon volumes. It’s for this reason that Robert’s Rules allows some room for organizations to…
Are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a part of your organization’s core value system? Does your board model those values in visible ways? Has your board explored all the potential DEI resources available to you? These are valid questions. A greater…
Regardless of which industry or sect you are involved in, you will likely find an association representing it. Trade associations and membership associations typically start small. Yet they can proliferate when they provide a clear value to members, including industry…
Just as diverse boards bring many different and valuable perspectives to an organization, a diverse group of employees brings many benefits to a company for the same reasons. When organizations are receptive to them, a diverse population of employees…
What happens when a board chair tries to counter low attendance at board meetings with shorter meetings? Even lower attendance, as a well-intended colleague once discovered. Lack of time is not what causes board member absenteeism; volunteer leaders expect to invest time in the causes they champion — as long as that time seems well-spent. Effective…
Behind every great nonprofit is a hardworking board. While board members may put many hours of time and effort into their board duties, it’s fair to ask whether they’re getting results that fulfill their mission. Nonprofit boards can only…
Nonprofit organizations face known and unknown risks just like any other business or organization. A proactive board can the mitigate most common risks. Part of a board’s work entails understanding risk and being able to identify it. By proactively…
National Senior Citizen’s Day recognizes senior citizens’ contributions to our society. As health begins to decline in later years, good health and maintaining a sense of independence take on new priorities for seniors. Adding to their worries, the annual financial cost of healthcare continues to rise. Although seniors may have planned well for their retirement…
With the school year fast approaching, higher education boards are busy preparing for students return to campus. With that in mind, here is an overview of board roles and responsibilities at universities. College graduates take pride in their alma mater…
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