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How one school eliminated faculty tenure
Winebrenner Theological Seminary’s board eliminated tenure in 1998. What led to their decision? And how has the Winebrenner community adjusted to the change?

Mapping the board's journey toward shared governance
To be successful, shared governance requires commitment, patience, and a genuine openness to change.

A provost envisions a new way to navigate shared governance
The provost of Messiah College shares a color-coded governance diagram and explains how to get a new program approved by all the school’s governance entities.

Finding new members is one of the board's most crucial responsibilities
A primer on choosing new board members.

In Trust president Christa R. Klein says having the right people – and enough of them – helps an institution achieve its goals.

Careful planning may be derailed by unexpected events, but it’s still valuable, says contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe.




A glossary compiled and edited by In Trust’s Governance Mentors.
Great agendas can prompt great meetings that educate, encourage, and empower board members.

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