2.03 Instructional Quality A. Purpose To ensure the college has the necessary processes in place to provide accessible, high quality learning opportunities. B. Policy The college shall strive to ensure the quality of its educational offerings through high standards for rigor and instruction. The college shall provide the resources and support necessary to ensure the…
2.02 – Curriculum Development and Revision A. Purpose To advise the vice chancellor for academic affairs as to the course and program needs of the college’s academic area to meet the needs of the community and students. B. Policy The college shall maintain a curriculum development and revision process and a curriculum committee to serve…
2.01 – Academic Freedom and Responsibility A. Purpose Establish the criteria and conditions regarding academic freedom and responsibility for faculty and students at the college. B. Policy The college will provide understanding and support of academic freedom for both faculty and students. C. Procedures The following statements reflect criteria established in the American Association of…
1.10 – New Board of Trustees Member Orientation Members of the sitting Board of Trustees and the Chancellor shall be responsible for the orientation of new Board of Trustees members as they may be elected or appointed. Such orientation shall include a formal meeting between the sitting trustee president and the new Board of Trustees…
1.09 Conflicts of Interest and Substantial Interests Disclosure A. Purpose To establish a procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for college trustees and certain employees. B. Policy The proper operation of government requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions and policy…
1.08 – Amendments of the Rules These rules for government of the Board of Trustees of Ozarks Technical Community College may be amended, repealed, or added to upon motion made in writing for that purpose by any member of the Board. Any such motion shall not be voted upon until the next regularly scheduled meeting…
1.07 – Authority of Members Board members have authority only when acting as a Board of Trustees legally in session. The Board will not be bound in any way by any statement or action on the part of any individual Board member or employee, except when such statement or action is in pursuance of specific…
1.06 – Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees Select and appoint the Chancellor. Determine the general policies which will govern the district. Consider and take appropriate action in all matters of policy relating to the welfare of the College on recommendation of the Chancellor. Assume final responsibility after evaluating administrative recommendations for making decisions concerning…
1.05 – Rules of Order Order of BusinessThe order of business for Board meetings, unless modified by the Board, shall be as follows: General Functions Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Public Comments Financial Statement, Accounts Paid Reports of Officers New Business Other Business Announcements Closed Session (if applicable) Adjournment…
1.04 – Meetings of the Board of Trustees Regular Meetings Monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held on the second Monday of each month. A regular meeting may be cancelled, or the date of a regular meeting may be changed, by action of the Board of Trustees at any previous meeting provided…