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Glendale Community College District 9280 Administrative Regulation
TRUSTEE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT It is important that each trustee use this instrument individually, putting his or her analysis and views down in private. In the second step, the study session, trustees will compare feelings and views about each of the issues. This will be the basis for discussion and illumination leading to agreement about the board's current position. It should be a springboard for change where needed. Maximum results can be expected through complete prior preparation and the realization that the evaluation process will take time. Beside each question is a space for you to give a general evaluation mark. The following rating scale should be used: 6 being the highest mark and 1 being the lowest. 6 = High Score Space is allowed after each question under the heading VIEW for you to express your perception of the current situation. List any recommendations for improvement you may have under SUGGESTIONS. PART I Rating 1. I believe all of the members of the board understand the mission of the college. ______ View: ____________________________________________________ Suggestions: ____________________________________________________ 2. The board has reviewed the college mission and feels that it accurately expresses the purposes of the institution. ______ View: ______________________________________________ Suggestions: ______________________________________________
3. The Board functions as the policy-makers for the college: a.) through a very thorough study and discussion of recommendations. ______ View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ b.) through independent initiative from the board ______ View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 4. In conjunction with the president, all board members have
studied and View: _______________________________________________ Suggestions: _______________________________________________ 5. The board is supportive of the president. (List ways,
individually and Suggestions: _______________________________________________ 6. The board evaluates the president annually ______ View: _______________________________________________Suggestions: _______________________________________________ 7. The board works to enhance the public image of the college
and serves as Suggestions: _______________________________________________
8. The board is involved in and understands the budget process;
the board View: _______________________________________________ Suggestions: _______________________________________________ 9. The board requires that the college has annual goals and
objectives, which View: _______________________________________________ Suggestions: _______________________________________________ 10. The board annually sets specific goals for itself as a
board. View: _______________________________________________ Suggestions: _______________________________________________ 11. The board works to provide adequate financing for the
college and to a.) How is this done? _______________________________________ b.) Has there been exploration of alternate of funding? If so, what? ______________________________________________________ 12. The board is involved in state and federal legislative matters. ______ View: _______________________________________________ Suggestions: _______________________________________________
13. The board approves long-range plans and is involved in long-range planning. ______ View: __________________________________________________ Suggestions: __________________________________________________ 14. The board approves the educational program that implements
the mission View: __________________________________________________ Suggestions: __________________________________________________ 15. The board ensures that the physical plant is adequate and well maintained. ______ View: __________________________________________________ Suggestions: __________________________________________________ 16. The board understands the collective negotiations process
and its role in View: __________________________________________________ Suggestions: __________________________________________________ 17. The board understands and implements its legal
responsibilities, including View: __________________________________________________ Suggestions: __________________________________________________ 18. The board provides for new board member orientation procedures. ______ View: __________________________________________________ Suggestions: __________________________________________________
19. The board encourages all members to participate periodically
in seminars, View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 20. The board is careful to conduct meetings in compliance with state law. ______ View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________21. Meetings are conducted by the board president in a fair and
expeditious View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 22. The board president is selected through an open election
process in which all View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 23. a.) I prepare adequately for each board meeting. ______ b.) I believe that my fellow board members prepare adequately for each board meeting. ______ View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________
24. I support the majority decisions of my board. (I understand the authority to speak for the board is vested in the board president expressing majority positions of the board.) ______ View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 25. How do I handle complaints about the college? ______ View: _________________________________________________Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 26. How does an individual board member balance the interests of
special interest View: _________________________________________________ Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 27. The board establishes procedures for feedback from its
constituencies Suggestions: _________________________________________________ 28. The board understands and supports Glendale College Shared Governance. ______ View: _________________________________________________Suggestions: _________________________________________________
PART II
These questions and points are open-ended for further honest probing and total expression.
A. As a trustee, I am most pleased about the following
things which have been done or are B. As a trustee, I have concerns about the following: C. As a trustee, I would most like to see the following done at my college: (List and state items of priority for future years.)
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Board Of Trustee Effectiveness Scale
1-Rarely 2-Seldom 3-Sometimes 4-Often 5-Almost Always
THIS BOARD (Mission) 1. manifests a primary motive to be of service to people ............................. 1 2 3 4 5 2. expresses commitment that the college provide the best
educational 3. makes decisions with the best interest of the college and its
4. believes the college should provide a quality education
for
5. supports the development of students as the most important
purpose 6. actively encourages the exploration of effective
educational 7. talks about the good things happening in the college ............................... 1 2 3 4 5 8. is supportive of administrators and faculty in their efforts
9. strives to become increasingly effective as a board.................................... 1 2 3 4 5 10. reads actively and keeps up to date on college issues............................. 1 2 3 4 5 11. attends workshops and conventions to improve as a board..................... 1 2 3 4 5 12. visits other colleges to better understand educational alternatives........... 1 2 3 4 5
13. actively works to develop and maintain a positive working 14. desires to have a positive relationship with administrators........................ 1 2 3 4 5 15. strives to maintain open communications among board members.......... 1 2 3 4 5 16. regularly contributes to building an atmosphere of trust
among the
17. is responsive to the thoughts and feeling of college employees.............. 1 2 3 4 5 18. actively works to know and understand the thoughts and
feelings of 19. actively seeks staff input in policy formation............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 20. exhibits high appreciation for the feelings and opinions of students...... 1 2 3 4 5
21. openly discusses issues and seeks the viewpoints of administrator........ 1 2 3 4 5 22. seriously listens to community people about their differing views............. 1 2 3 4 5 23. make decisions on the basis of objective evidence.................................. 1 2 3 4 5 24. listens to the viewpoints of faculty and staff................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
25. strives to make important decisions after considering the
perceptions 26. is tactful yet open with my thoughts and feelings in public sessions...... 1 2 3 4 5 27. encourages unity if purpose among board members................................ 1 2 3 4 5 28. openly accepts differences of views among board members.................. 1 2 3 4 5
29. wants board meetings planned to provide for open expressions
of 30. votes to support the employment and development of
outstanding 31. supports board agendas which give priority to presentations
and 32. will take a stand for what it believes is right for students
and the
33. appears to be adequately prepared for board meetings.......................... 1 2 3 4 5 34. supports the goals and objectives established for the college.................. 1 2 3 4 5 35. supports comprehensive staff, student and program evaluation............... 1 2 3 4 5 36. supports systematic and objective ways to evaluate boars
members
Adopted:7/21//97
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