The system of governance makes provision for the consideration of faculty, student, and staff views and judgments in those matters in which these constituencies have a direct and reasonable interest. System policies, regulations, and procedures concerning the institution are clearly defined and equitably administered. It selects a chief executive officer, considers and approves the mission of the institution, is concerned with the provision of adequate funds, and exercises broad-based oversight to ensure compliance with institutional policies. The board establishes broad institutional policies, and delegates to the chief executive officer the responsibility to implement and administer these policies. The president may be an ex officio member of the board, but not its chair.
Policies are in place that provide for continuity and change of board membership.
The board acts only as a committee of the whole. No member or subcommittee of the board acts in place of the board except by formal delegation of authority. The duties, responsibilities, ethical conduct requirements, organizational structure, and operating procedures of the board are clearly defined in a published policy document. The board regularly reviews and approves the institution's mission. It approves all major academic, vocational, and technical programs of study, degrees, certificates, and diplomas.