A chapter from the "Handbook of College and University Trusteeship" is excerpted, including a discussion of college financial statements and fund accounting. Three matters pertinent to fund accounting are described: transfers between funds, unrestricted and restricted funds, and expendable and unexpendable funds. (Author/MLW)

It is suggested that the American educational system's response to the growing need for international education is inadequate, with foreign language enrollments down, foreign study programs eroded, and government and foundation funding disappearing. The role of college trustees in improving this situation is discussed. (Author/JMD)

Describes how, at community colleges in California, faculty unions play a big role in who becomes a trustee, which can spell trouble for presidents. (EV)

A report by a panel of retired college presidents endorsed giving presidents more power in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, cost cutting, the abolition of freshman eligibility, and greater sharing of sports revenues. Efforts to reform college sports are critical because the integrity and credibility of universities are at risk. (MLW)

Long after St. Louis Community College received the maximum 10-year accreditation from the North Central Association, they have continued to use their self-study report. It is their tool for planning and self-improvement, that they use to document quality assurance. (MLW)

Cogovernance refers to the process of administrators consulting academicians, through committees of faculty members. Competitiveness, rapid change, and the uncertainty that arises from the absence of assured funding underlies the strength of American college presidents. In contrast to the administrative professionals, members of academic senate…

Cost overruns of thousands of dollars on the president's official residence, the existence of a $70-million reserve fund, an administrator accused of embezzlement, and another official allegedly plagiarizing a speech were some of the controversies that have eroded the confidence in the University of Minnesota among legislators, alumni and the…

Regents are not provided with clear guidelines on the management of endowment funds. Trustees are advised to prepare an investment plan that includes: (1) specific long-term goals; (2) plans for performance measurement; (3) current income needs; (4) acceptable investment instruments; and (5) specific time tables for review. (MLF)

The move by the University of Wisconsin to adopt conduct codes prohibiting discriminatory harassment on campus is reviewed, and the arguments governing boards are likely to hear in any similar initiative are discussed. (MSE)

The predicted faculty shortage of the late 1990s requires early institutional preparation. To identify their own potential shortages, colleges must review their own situation, linking demand projections with information on national, regional, and local supply of faculty. (MSE)

Colleges and universities can avoid student litigation if they adopt clearly defined objectives, grading procedures, classroom expectations, and appeals procedures. (Author/MSE)

Institutions that succeed at recruiting minority faculty with doctorates are more resourceful than others, using a variety of strategies to recruit, encourage, and retain a diverse faculty. Colleges and universities must become more hospitable to minorities so faculties can complement the increasingly minority student bodies. (MSE)

The American Council on Education's guidelines are summarized to help boards formulate needed, comprehensive policies on alcohol and drug abuse in all aspects of campus life. (MSE)

In responding to political, social, and ethical issues, college trustees have three essential responsibilities: (1) to examine critical trends and influences outside the institution; (2) to translate this knowledge into institutional policy; and (3) to monitor the institution's social, political, and ethical performance through recurrent…

In 1992, the University of Bridgeport (Connecticut) accepted $50.5-million from a peace academy founded by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon in exchange for control of the board of trustees, budget oversight, and the right to offer curricular advice. Top university officials are now being replaced by peace academy members and officials. (MSE)