Policy Type: Executive Limitations

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

Policy 9

Communication & Support

Direct Inspection

Annually-March

Financial Statements

Internal

Regular Meetings

Personnel Report

Internal

Regular Meetings

Policy Type: Governance Process

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

Board Committee Responsibilities

Policy 18

Policy Governance Review

Direct Inspection

Annually-March

Policy Type: Board-President Linkage

Policy 19

Global Governance Management Connection

Policy 20

Unity of Control

Policy 21

Accountability of the President

Policy 22

Delegation to the President

Policy 23

Monitoring the President's Performance

 Policy Type: ENDS

 Policy 24

ENDS

Internal/ External

Regular Meetings 

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.

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.

Internal

External

Annually-September

ENDS 3

Experience and Involvement (presented in January)
This ENDS focuses on the holistic student experience, which includes the instructional process and student support services. SouthArk recognizes the need to provide a safe and positive learning environment for its students. This ENDS also focuses on involvement as part of an engaged and collaborative setting for students, faculty, and staff.

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.

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