CCCUCollege and University Boards -- Self-Assessment
1. Why do board assessment?
A. Learn to work more effectively as a group
B. Clarify board and administrative roles
C. Give hope to trustees and staff who might be frustrated with the board
D. Facilitate changes in board leadership if necessary
E.Acknowledge responsibility (to themselves/others) for improving themselves
2. Who should do it?
A. Board Development Committee or adhoc task force of board
B.Board mentor/consultant working with a committee
3. How often should it happen?
A. Best: On-going evaluation of pieces, led by a Board Development Committee
B.Good: Thorough process onceevery 3 years
4. What should be assessed (partial list)
A. Does the committee structure fit the current needs
B. Is each committee helping the board do its work better
C. Are the officers fulfilling their leadership roles effectively
D. Does the board reflect the best mix of talent and experience
E. Is a pool of prospective trustees being nurtured
F. Has the board pursued a clear mission and major goals
G. Has the board defined the reports it needs to measure goal achievement
H. Are meetingsinformative, focused on key issues, and productive
I. Has the board allowed the president to help it become better
J. Does the board evaluate individual trustees based on defined expectations
K. Have communications with faculty and staff instilled trust and confidence
L. Is the board speaking with one voice on what it expects of the president
M. Does the board practice the biblical precepts it embraces
N. Other items important to your board ...