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New trustees will complete a one-day Trustee Orientation program in June, prior to beginning their terms on July 1. New trustees will complete Year One Orientation activities during the first year of their term.
Current trustees are encouraged to actively engage with new trustees in transitioning to the board and committee assignments.
The Executive/Governance Trustee Committee, as a subcommittee of the Executive Committee of EMU's board, has responsibility to periodically review and update the Trustee orientation program.
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- Participate in one-day EMU Trustee Orientation program in June
- EMU Board responsibilities, expectations and policies
- Overview of EMU's mission, strategic plan, academic programs, services, and finances
- Meet Cabinet members and other leadership staff
- Campus tour
- Meet with EMU's President, Board Chair, and Assigned Committee Chairs
- Complete and debrief Intercultural Assessment (e.g., Intercultural Development Inventory)Participate in ongoing board education, including cultural competence training
- Connect with mentor before, during, and / or following board meetings
- Participate in select EMU activities (e.g., alumni/donor events, Homecoming Weekend, Commencement)
- Review selected readings on EMU and higher education governance:
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Approved: Board of Trustees, June 2017
Updated: Trustee Committee of Board of Trustees, March 2020