The Quincy College Board of Governors embraces a view towards governance that is strategic, future- oriented, proactive, and deliberative. The view encourages diversity in viewpoints, reinforces the centrality of Board policy making and empowers the President with clear direction.

Specifically the Board will:

  • Operate in all ways mindful to its trusteeship obligation to its
  • Take action only in official Board meetings called, scheduled, and conducted according to statutory requirements.
  • Lead and inspire the organization through the careful establishment of the broadest organizational policies reflecting the community’s values. The Board’s major focus will be on the intended long-term impact of the College on the community.
  • Accept collective responsibility for excellence in governance. The Board will use the expertise of individual trustees to enhance the work of the Board as a whole.
  • Monitor and discuss the Board’s process and performance regularly for continuous
  • Seek input from various sources including staff, students, alumni, employers, and other community
  • Make decisions, to the extent possible, on a consensus

Chairperson’s Role –

The Chairperson is elected by the Board of Governors. As the elected leader of the Board, the Chair shall maintain the integrity of the Board’s process and represent the Board to outside parties. The Chair is the only Board member authorized to speak for the Board (beyond simply reporting Board decisions), other than in, rare specifically authorized instances.

  • The Chair shall preside at Board meetings in an efficient and effective manner and shall set the general tone for each meeting through positive
  • Discussion at Board meetings will be on the issues, which, according to Board policy, belong to the Board to
  • Deliberation will be fair, open and thorough, but also efficient, timely, orderly and to the
  • The Chair will attempt to arrive at a consensus by the Board members on Board decisions. The Chair will stimulate discussion among Board
  • The Chair is authorized to use any reasonable interpretation of the provisions in Governance Process and Board-Staff Relationship policies in carrying out the role of the Chair.

Board Members Role-

The Board Governors functions as a collective body. The success of the Board depends on each individual Board member exercising responsibility through positive actions in the following areas:

  • Being effective at Board meetings through appropriate preparation, regular attendance, active participation in Board discussions and willingness to volunteer for ad hoc committee or other Board
  • Understanding and supporting the Board governance concept and Board policies. Being knowledgeable concerning the Strategic Plan for accomplishing its goals concerning organizations, facilities, budget, and key
  • Engaging in Board and self-development activities designed to promote Board effectiveness through attendance at state, regional, and national board association meeting and by utilizing resources available in the
  • Attending College
  • Representing the College to the
  • Representing the community to the
  • Being active in legislative

Original: October 1999

Original: October 1999