The Community College Board 2.0: Covenant Governance - Hardcover

by Daniel J. Phelan (Author)

Board governance is examined from perspectives of historical, theoretical, and functional modalities. Present governance challenges associated with board culture, historical practices, policy, politics, talent acquisition, and contracts are reviewed. In-person board/CEO interviews suggest a need for change. A new approach to governing is proposed.

Author Biography

Daniel J. Phelan, Ph.D. has served as president and CEO of Jackson College, Michigan since April 2001. He has extensive experience and training in community college governance and has served on, and held leadership positions on, a wide variety of public and private organization boards. (Jackson College utilizes the Policy Governance Model created by John Carver).