Questions for Board of Trustees

  1. What is the agenda and the materials used in the orientation of new board members? What type of annual training do all board members receive?

  2. How has the board enhanced YSU’s ability to fulfill its mission? How has it assisted in generating resources needed to sustain and improve the institution?

  3. Are there clearly defined expectations and protocols for trustee obligations and communications with each other, the President, employees and community members?

  4. How are records of resource allocation decisions made by the board shared with the university community? What are the biggest resource challenges at YSU?

  5. Does the board periodically and objectively assess its effectiveness and the effectiveness of YSU’s governance structure?