| Standard |
Status |
| 3.2.1 |
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CEO evaluation/selection |
Compliance |
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The governing board of the institution is responsible for the selection
and the evaluation of the chief executive officer. |
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| 3.2.2 |
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Governing board control |
Compliance |
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The legal authority and operating control of the institution are clearly defined for the following areas within the institution’s governance structure:
3.2.2.1 institution’s mission;
3.2.2.2 fiscal stability of the institution;
3.2.2.3 institutional policy, including policies concerning related and affiliated corporate entities and all auxiliary services; and
3.2.2.4 related foundations (athletic, research, etc.) and other corporate entities whose
primary purpose is to support the institution and/or its programs. |
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| 3.2.3 |
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Board conflict of interest |
Compliance |
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The board has a policy addressing conflict of interest for its members. |
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| 3.2.4 |
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External influence |
Compliance |
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The governing board is free from undue influence from political, religious,
or other external bodies, and protects the institution from such
influence. |
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| 3.2.5 |
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Board dismissal |
Compliance |
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The governing board has a policy whereby members can be dismissed only for appropriate reasons and by a fair process. |
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| 3.2.6 |
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Board/administration distinction |
Compliance |
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There is a clear and appropriate distinction, in writing and practice, between the policy-making functions of the governing board and the responsibility of the administration and faculty to administer and implement policy. |
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| 3.2.7 |
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Organizational structure |
Compliance |
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The institution has a clearly defined and published organizational structure that delineates responsibility for the administration of policies. |
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| 3.2.8 |
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Qualified administrative/academic officers |
Compliance |
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The institution has qualified administrative and academic officers with the experience, competence, and capacity to lead the institution. |
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| 3.2.9 |
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Faculty/staff appointment |
Compliance |
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The institution defines and publishes policies regarding appointment and employment of faculty and staff. |
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| 3.2.10 |
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Administrative staff evaluations |
Compliance |
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The institution evaluates the effectiveness of its administrators on a periodic basis. |
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| 3.2.11 |
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Control of intercollegiate athletics |
Compliance |
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The institution’s chief executive officer has ultimate responsibility for, and exercises appropriate administrative and fiscal control over, the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. |
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| 3.2.12 |
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Fund-raising activities |
Compliance |
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The institution’s chief executive officer controls the institution’s fund-raising activities exclusive of institution-related foundations that are independent and separately incorporated. |
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| 3.2.13 |
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Institution-related foundations |
Compliance |
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Any institution-related foundation not controlled by the institution has a contractual or other formal agreement that (1) accurately describes the relationship between the institution and the foundation, and (2) describes any liability associated with that relationship. In all cases, the institution ensures that the relationship is consistent with its mission. |
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| 3.2.14 |
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Intellectual property rights |
Compliance |
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The institution’s policies are clear concerning ownership of materials, compensation, copyright issues, and the use of revenue derived from the creation and production of all intellectual property. These policies apply to students, faculty, and staff. |
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