The Effective Board Of Trustees: (American Council on Education Oryx Press Series on Higher Education) - Softcover

Chait, Richard P.

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9780897748063: The Effective Board Of Trustees: (American Council on Education Oryx Press Series on Higher Education)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0897748069 ISBN 13: 9780897748063
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1991

Synopsis

This book shares the practical and tested experiences of board members and college presidents. Various dimensions of board performance are covered, from the ability to discern the culture and norms of the organization to the importance of being well informed about the roles, responsibilities, and performance of board members. The authors describe how a board can develop and maintain healthy relationships with key constituencies and how it shapes institutional direction.

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About the Author

RICHARD P. CHAIT is professor of higher education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
THOMAS P. HOLLAND is professor and director of the center for Social Service Research and Development, University of Georgia, Athens.
BARBARA E. TAYLOR is senior associate at the Academic Search Consultation Service, Washington, DC. She has also served as director and vice president for programs and research at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges in Washington, D.C.

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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0897748069
ISBN 13 
9780897748063
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
150
Rating
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