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The Presidential Assessment policy is designed to support the on-going development of presidential leadership and the institution’s success. Regular and documented presidential assessment fulfills the requirements for institutional accreditation and expectations for accountability. The policy is informed by SACS accreditation standards and practices recommended by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
The Executive /Governance Committee has responsibility to periodically review the Presidential Assessment policy and make recommendations to EMU’s Board of Trustees on potential changes.
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The president will complete an annual written self-assessment based on the presidential job description and presidential goals agreed to with the Board of Trustees. The Executive / Governance Committee will provide oversight of the annual progress review including the schedule. The Executive /Governance Committee will report to the Board in Executive Session executive session a summary of the annual performance assessment and solicit affirmation/counsel. The annual assessment is an important forum for dialogue with the President and the Board of Trustees on progress of strategic initiatives and presidential goals.
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The EMU Board will complete a comprehensive presidential review every three yearsassessment during the final year of a president’s term and contract. A Presidential Review Comprehensive Assessment Committee, chaired by an EMU trustee, will be selected by the Executive Committee in consultation with Mennonite Church USA/ the Mennonite Education Agency. The assessment review will include assessment of key responsibilities and leadership qualifications outlined in the Presidential Job Description (20162020). The Board Chair and Presidential Review Comprehensive Assessment Committee Chair will review results of the Presidential Comprehensive Review comprehensive assessment with the president and EMU’s Board of Trustees.
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A Presidential Development Plan will be developed and approved by the Board of Trustees during the first year of the President’s term. The Presidential Development Plan is intended to address the holistic well-being and development of the president (e.g., professional, spiritual, physical, social /emotional). The plan will be reviewed and updated following each Presidential Comprehensive ReviewAssessment.
Board of Trustees
Approved June 2017
Revision April 2020
Resources:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Principles of Accreditation (2012)
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Eastern Mennonite University President Job Description (20162020)