This is the second in a series of episodes dedicated to the fundamentals of community college governance.
In this series, Jaci King, co-editor of the recently released Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, interviews chapter authors about how to govern.
In this episode, Dr. Karen Rafinski discusses board accountability and advocacy. Dr.Rafinski is President Emeriti of Clark State Community College (CSCC) . Over her 16 years at the helm of the college, enrollment more than doubled, CSCC expanded to more locations and developed closer ties with local businesses. She has also served as Interim President for the Ohio Association of Community Colleges.
Between her CSCC presidency and her previous presidencies at higher education institutions in Minnesota, Rafinski has spent 26 years as CEO at three institutions and 41 years in higher education.
To purchase Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, visit the ACCT Bookstore online.
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Get to Know Jee Hang Lee, ACCT’s New President and CEO
Strengthening Rural Community Colleges PART 2
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Trustee Fundamentals: Trusteeship and Student Success
Trustee Fundamentals: Board Planning and Monitoring
Trusteeship Fundamentals: Board and CEO Relations
Trusteeship Fundamentals: Student Success and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Trusteeship Fundamentals: The Board’s Governing Functions
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