Board Operation

In order for Boards of Trustees to be effective governing bodies, they need to function well. The links and resources below may assist Boards in their proper and effective functioning.

Attorney General Policies:

• Open Meeting Law Resources
• Video Trainings on Open Meeting Law—six sessions

Building Naming Guidelines

• Building Naming Rights Policy

Campus Examples:

• Example Investment Policy -provided by Salem State University

Other Recommended Reading (free):

• Board Accountability—Knowledge Center Briefs, Association of Governing Boards (AGB)
• Board Responsibilities—Knowledge Center Briefs, AGB
• Board Oversight of Educational Quality—Knowledge Center Briefs, AGB
• Board Standing Committee Charters—Knowledge Center Briefs, AGB
• Updating Board Bylaws and Beyond —Trusteeship Magazine March/April 2013, AGB
• High-Performing Committees: What Makes Them Work?—Trusteeship Magazine May/June 2012, AGB
• The Official Robert’s Rules of Order Website
• Robert's Rules Online

Other Recommended Reading (for purchase):

• Effective Governing Boards: A Guide for Members of Governing Boards of Public Colleges, Universities and Systems—AGB
• Updating Board Bylaws: A Guide for Colleges and Universities—AGB
• The Effective Committees Toolkit—AGB
• New Trustee Orientation Public Version—AGB
• Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance—Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
• The Board Chair: A Guide for Leading Community College Boards—ACCT