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October 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Host: Rebekah Burch Basinger, Ed.D., Wise Stewards Project Director

The power dynamics within shared governance are unmistakable — boards are continually reminded that the proverbial buck stops with them. Yet, long before final decisions are made, many individuals and groups speak into, hold responsibility for, or make decisions about most issues addressed by the board, including the big ones. It’s no surprise that board members often feel as though they’re walking a tightrope.

Join Wise Stewards Project Director Rebekah Basinger, Ed.D., for an exploration of attitudes about power, types of power at play within shared governance, and strategies for mediating power-based tensions in institutional governance.

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Boards on a Tightrope: Navigating the Power Differential in Shared Governance

UPCOMING EVENT

Join Wise Stewards Project Director Rebekah Basinger, Ed.D., for an exploration of attitudes about power, types of power at play within shared governance, and strategies for mediating power-based tensions in institutional governance.

Partnerships that Improve Institutional Sustainability and Quality

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Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.

Redeeming Conflict One Tough Conversation at a Time

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Dr. Ann Garrido, Assoc. Professor, Homiletics, Aquinas Institute of Theology, discusses how to choose to manage conflicts.

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