Events

Pre Institute

3-5 p.m. Registration

6-7 p.m. Welcome Reception
7-8 p.m. Introduction activities

Day 1

7-8 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8-9 a.m. Overview and Preparation
9 a.m.-Noon Key Indicators of an Effective Board

• Understanding leadership and group/team dynamics
  
• The role of the leadership team of the board
  
• Job description for the chair
  
• Job description for committee chairs
  
• Board/president relationship
  
  

Noon-1:30 p.m. Working Lunch

1:30-4 p.m. Running effective meetings

• Handling difficult and controversial issues
  
• Code of ethics
  
• Avoiding common traps
  

4-5 p.m. Establishing priorities for the board

Day 2

8-9 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9 a.m.-Noon Trustees will have the option to selectfrom two relevant tracks designed to address current needs, such as:

• Fundraising
  
• Media Relations
  
• Finance
  
• Accreditation

Noon-1:30 p.m. Working Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m. Putting it All Together and Next Steps
3-5 p.m. Group Work and Individual Consultation