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Board of Trustees Policies

Board Policy Governance Manual

Article I: Appointment of Board of Trustees Members 
Article II: Powers and Duties of the Board of Trustees  
Article III: Officers--Election and Duties 
Article IV: Board Meetings

Policy #

Policy

Method

Monitoring Report Due

Policy Type: Executive Limitations - President

Policy 1

Global Executive Limitations

    

Policy 2

Treatment of Students

Internal

Annually-November

Policy 3

Treatment of Employees

Internal

Annually-November

Policy 4

Financial Planning

Internal

May, November

External

Annual Audit

Policy 5

 Actual Financial Condition and Activities

Internal

May, November

External

Annual Audit

Policy 6

Emergency President Succession

Internal

Annually/March

Policy 7

Asset Protection

Internal

May, November

External

Annual Audit

Policy 8

Compensation & Benefits

Internal

Annually-May

Personnel Report

Internal

Monthly

Policy 9

Communication & Support

Direct Inspection

Annually-March

Financial Statements

Internal

Monthly

Policy Type: Governance Process - Board

Policy 10

Global Governance Commitment

    

Policy 11

Governing Style

    

Policy 12

Board Job Description

    

Policy 13

Agenda Planning

    

Policy 14

Chairperson's Role

    

Policy 15

Board Members' Code of Conduct

    

Policy 16

Board Committee Principles

    

Policy 17

Policy Governance Review

Direct Inspection

Annually-March

Policy Type: Board-President Delegation

Policy 18

Global Governance Management Connection

    

Policy 19

Unity of Control

    

Policy 20

Accountability of the President

    

Policy 21

Delegation to the President

    

Policy 22

Monitoring the President's Performance

    

Policy 23

 ENDS    

 

 

    

 

 

ENDS #

Policy

Method

Monitoring Report Due

ENDS 1

Viability (presented in September)
This ENDS performance area focuses on program and college viability. From college readiness, to retention, completion of certificates and degrees, employment or transfer, SouthArk’s strategic initiatives measure student success at many levels.

• Conversion to Post-Secondary Education
  o Secondary Technical Center Students
  o Concurrent Credit/ Dual Enrollment
  o Adult Basic Education
• Student Success
  o Developmental
  o Adult Education
  o Distance Education
  o Athletes
• Progression
  o Fall-to-Spring Persistence
  o Fall-to-Fall Retention
• Completion
  o Graduation
  o Completion – 100% and 150%
  o Total Credentials per Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment
  o Secondary Credential Attainment
• Transfer
  o Percent Transfer
  o Transfer Success
• Program Success
  o Articulation Agreements
  o Program Accreditation
  o Program Alignment with High Demand Employers
  o Licensure
  o Certification
  o Graduate Employment

Internal

External

Annually- May

ENDS 2

 Hub and Resources (presented in November)
This ENDS performance area focuses on the connections SouthArk has with the community, serving as an educational hub for the region. The College’s involvement in offering lifelong learning, training, and workforce development activities for area employers and community members is measured annually. Funds and supplies are also tracked to ensure that SouthArk consistently makes efficient use of its resources.

• Community Education (Library)
• Corporate Education
  o Business and Entrepreneurship
  o Industrial Training
  o Apprenticeships
  o Catalyst Program
• Partnerships
• Alumni Contacts
• Foundation Donors
• External Funding
• Technology
  o Technology Lifecycle
  o Innovation with Technology in Academics

Internal

External

Annually-September

ENDS 3

 Experience and Inclusion (presented in January)
This ENDS focuses on the holistic student experience, which includes the instructional process and student support services. SouthArk recognizes the uniqueness of students and values these differences, providing a safe and positive learning environment. This ENDS also focuses on inclusion as part of a diverse and equitable setting for students, faculty, and staff.

• Community College Survey of Student Engagement
• Student Involvement
  o Organizations
  o Activities
  o Engagement
  o Community Service
  o Internships
• Student Support Services
  o Learning Center
  o Testing Center
• Finances
  o Tuition and Fees
  o Student Financial Aid Participation
• High School Recruitment
  o High School Engagement Activities
  o High School to SouthArk
• Inclusion
  o Cultural Enrichment Events
  o Inclusion Training for Faculty and Staff
  o Student Diversity
  o Faculty and Staff Diversity

Internal

External

Annually-November

ENDS 4

 Team (presented in March)
This ENDS considers the faculty and staff experience by demonstrating how the college has created a productive, respectful, and caring work environment. SouthArk builds and supports its team through professional development and growth opportunities.

• Employee Professional Development
• Employee Satisfaction
• Employee Retention
• Employee Recognition

Internal

External

Annually-May

ENDS 5

 Year-End Review (presented in May)
This ENDS seeks to monitor SouthArk’s overall initiatives related to innovative practices, improvements, and changes to achieve the desires college outcomes. ENDS 5 will consist of a year-end summary of ENDS 1-4 for strategic initiative tracking and evaluation.

Internal

External

Annually-January

ENDS 6

Mission Statement (presented in May)

Internal

External

Annually-March