Q. How should boards operate? Is there a list of "best practices" that boards can follow? A. Because each board and each school is different, there is no single list of best practices that will be useful for all boards. There is, however, a menu of wise practices that boards should review and adapt. The In Trust Center has been updating and revamping its own board practices during the last couple of years, focusing on recruitment, orientation, and self-evaluation. You may find that some of these practices, perhaps with modifications to suit your own situation, can be beneficial for your own board. Read more...
Some people think that boards excel most at maintaining the status quo. But when these six schools needed to take drastic action in this rapidly changing educational environment, their boards helped make the transformations happen. Read more...
Dr. Helen Blier, director of continuing education at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, recently led a webinar on what continuing education is, why institutions should offer it, and how schools can dive in. Blier is an engaging speaker and a leading expert in the field.
During "Continuing education: Advance your mission," Blier outlined many ways that continuing education programs round out an institution. To view a recording of the webinar, click here.
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Do you have an innovative idea to advance the mission of your institution? Would your school benefit from a resource grant to support your work? To learn more about this matching grant opportunity, and to ask our program staff questions about the process, join us for a free information session. Learn more...
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Planning for board officer vacancies should start well in advance with an intentional, smooth, and carefully designed transition plan.
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Theological schools are launching innovative projects to reshape education, but many struggle to achieve transformational change despite strong grant funding. Human nature, organizational culture, and governance practices often hinder progress. In this webinar, Drs. Aaron Einfeld and David Rowe provide tools to identify/overcome hidden barriers to change, offer practical steps for institutional leadership to move their institutions forward
Board members are typically recruited for their leadership, business acumen, and networks. Dr. Rebekah Basinger, project director of the In Trust Center’s Wise Stewards Initiative, will discuss how strategic questioning and interrogation skills are essential for effective board stewardship.
In Trust Center provides Resource Consulting to our members at no charge. Contact us today and let us guide you to the most helpful resources for your situation.
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