Conferences & Events

The Council for Christian Colleges & University proudly supports the annual Governance Institute.

The Governance Institute is a uniquely designed professional development experience for board members and presidents at CCCU schools. Nowhere else will you find an event so relevant and tailored to the specific concerns and challenges you have in the context of Christian higher education. Come learn practical ideas to implement back on campus, and develop stimulating professional relationships with your colleagues in similar positions across the country.

WHO

Any CCCU President (or President-elect) & Board Chair (or Chair-Elect) is invited to attend. The institute is limited to seven campuses maximum—both president and chair (in rare cases, a substitute board leader other than chair may be authorized to substitute for chair) must attend. Preference is given to member campuses.

SPOUSES

Spouses are encouraged to attend. Spouses participate in several of the Institute sessions with their spouse and there are several sessions planned for spouses meeting separately.

WHY

Learn principles that work … share best practices and problems … new legal and regulatory issues … board-president relationship / responsibilities (care and nurture, compensation, sabbaticals, assessments) … separate session for chairs and presidents … time for each president and chair team to develop an action plan … great fellowship … develop lasting peer friendships.

WHAT

Seminars on governance with some specific topics determined by a survey of those who register) … candid discussions … helpful suggestions on real life issues . . . meals together with fellowship time … resource workbook loaded with helpful info … president-chair dialogues to develop action plan for implementation … special program track for spouses!