University Board Of Regents

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Responsibilities of the Board of Regents.

The regents establish policy in areas such as personnel, campus development, student services, admissions, and financial aid. The duties of the regents include advise in the financial management of the university, its investments, and its property holdings as well as safeguarding of the university.

Boards of Regents will produce funding and support systems for the University.
The board of regents has a number of duties it must perform. It must do short-range and long-range planning, develop and articulate the vision and mission of the university system,   partnerships  and implement programs and  ensure the university  has  broad policy decisions.

REGENTS GOVERNANCE 

The Board of Regents elected to serve Harvest Christian University are committed to it growth and lend their broad experience that has made them successful as shakers , movers and thought leaders of our society     

 Academic governance includes the policies, processes, definitions of roles, relationships, systems, strategies and resources that ensure academic standards and continuous improvement in academic activities, and is concerned with the integrity and quality of the core education activities of teaching, and research. Governance in higher education is the means by which institutions for higher education (tertiary or post-secondary education) are formally organized and managed (though often there is a distinction between definitions of management and governance). Simply, university governance is the way in which universities are operated. Governing structures for higher education are highly differentiated throughout the world, but the different models nonetheless share a common heritage. Governance and management of post-secondary institutions becomes even more diverse with the differences in defining the relationships between higher and tertiary education (university education), post secondary education, technical and vocational education, and community college models of education. 

 Each member of the Board (“Regent”) shall be subject to the duties and requirements specified below. 

21.1 Public Mission.

The responsibility of individual Regents is to serve as advisors and support of the HCU President and the University's  academics, athletics and business endeavors. To ensure the  fulfillment of the University's educational, research, and public service missions in the best interests of the alumni, students and community.

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21.2 Service as Fiduciaries.

In performing their responsibilities on the Board, each Regent shall act in the best interests of the University, shall place the interests of the University and the public above their own interests and shall otherwise act in good faith. Regents shall exercise reasonable care, including undertaking reasonable inquiry, in performing their Board responsibilities.

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21.3 Compliance with Law and Policy.

Each Regent shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and University policies.

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21.4 Ethical Conduct.

Regents shall serve the University's trust and fulfill their responsibilities with a high degree of ethics and candor. Regents are will serve with oversight and integrity of the financial, physical, and intellectual resources of the University. Regents are expected to disclose personal, familial, business relationships, or other potential conflicts of interest as appropriate.

Regents do not hold financial responsibilities of the University. Those matters are left to the General Board or Board of Trustees.

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21.5 Preparation and Participation.

Recognizing the broad authority and responsibility vested extends to support and oversight and fiduciary trust of the University, each Regent is expected to become knowledgeable regarding the educational, research, and public service programs of the University, as well as the duties, responsibilities and obligations of Regents.

Each Regent shall use reasonable effort to attend Board and assigned committee meetings; shall come prepared at each meeting to make reasoned and informed decisions based on the information available; and shall participate in the activities of the Board, inside and outside of meetings.

21.6 Cooperation.

Regents shall abide by General Board decisions and policies  and agendas handed down in a manner consistent with the Regent’s fiduciary duties. Regents are expected to show respect for the opinions of other Regents, University officials, faculty, students, and staff.  These expectations are not intended to preclude either forthright expression of opposition or efforts to change such policies or decisions. When such efforts are undertaken, Regents should endeavor to make clear that the opinions expressed are those of the Regent and not of the Board or University.

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21.7 Regent Compensation.

only 3 Regent shall receive salary or other compensation for service as a Regent, nor shall any Regent, other than the President of the University, be eligible for compensated employment or appointment in any University-affiliated position. 

1202: Policy on Appointment of Student Regent.

A Regent shall be eligible for uncompensated employment or appointment to a University-affiliated position upon approval by the Chair and Vice Chair of the General Board.  Within limits pursuant to University policy, Regents may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by reason of attendance at any Board or Committee meeting or in the performance of other official business of the University.

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21.8 Gifts, Contracts, and Grants.

Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws or by action of the Board, no Regent shall make or enter into any contract, commitment, or other undertaking on behalf of the University. No Regent shall accept or agree to undertake the administration of any gift or grant offered to the University or to the Corporation for the benefit of the University.  Nor shall any Regent undertake or agree to undertake the management, disposition, or expenditure of any fund provided to be used for the benefit of the University.
 

21.9 Role of Regents.

It is the responsibility of the  General Board to set policy and the responsibility of the University administration to implement and carry out policy, which includes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the University. Except as requested by the President of the University, individual Regents shall not involve themselves in day-to-day administrative matters, such as specific personnel, contract, investment or other operational decisions, other than serving on search committees for senior leadership positions, or as otherwise specified in the Bylaws.  Except as specifically authorized by the Board, no Regent, other than the President of the University, shall serve on a campus or University-wide standing committee that oversees or advises on day-to-day administrative matters. Nothing in this section is intended to limit the Board’s general oversight responsibility or its power of inquiry.

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21.10 Support for the University.

Regents are expected to be active supporters and advocates for the University and to take opportunities to help with fundraising, legislative advocacy, and other efforts on behalf of the University. Furthermore Regents are responsible for helping recruit students and expand the alumni base. Regents are expected to help and assess campus activities and academic programs. Regents will also help with the appointment of professorships and academic charge.

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21.11 Breach of Conduct.

Upon recommendation of the Governance Committee or General Board, the Board shall adopt procedures to consider any allegation that a Regent, Committee member, Regent-Designate or advisor to a Board Committee has not fulfilled their duties as set forth in University Bylaws, policy or applicable law, and to implement appropriate response(s) when such allegation is found to have merit.

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• The Board of Regents is responsible for establishing the missions, adopting strategic plans, and making educational policy.
  The Board of Regents does not have the power to make financial decisions or manage the university's finances.
• The Board of Regents appoints the university's Executive Council, which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the university.
• The Board of Regents is expected to show respect for the university's policies and decisions in a manner consistent with their fiduciary duties.
• The President of the university is the chief administrative officer of the university system and has specific powers and responsibilities, including managing the university's finances.

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It is important to note that while the Board of Regents does not have financial or fiduciary power over the university, they do play an important role in establishing the university's goals and policies. The Board of Regents works closely with the Executive Council to ensure that the university is meeting its goals and fulfilling its mission.

Governance includes the policies, processes, definitions of roles, relationships, systems, strategies and resources that ensure academic standards and continuous improvement in academic activities, and is concerned with the integrity and quality of the core education activities of teaching, and research. Governance in higher education is the means by which institutions for higher education (tertiary or post-secondary education) are formally organized and managed (though often there is a distinction between definitions of management and governance). 

Simply, university governance is the way in which universities are operated. Governing structures for higher education are highly differentiated throughout the world, but the different models nonetheless share a common heritage. Governance and management of post-secondary institutions becomes even more diverse with the differences in defining the relationships between higher and tertiary education (university education), post secondary education, technical and vocational education, and community college models of education.

Harvest Christian University ensures transparency in its decision-making processes in the following ways:

1. The university's policies and guidelines determine the nominations and review processes and the awarding of the conferment for honorary doctorates. No disclosure will be made until after Executive Council approval. This ensures that the decision-making process is transparent and that all stakeholders have access to the information.

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2. The university announces important decisions such as the appointment of the Board of Regents Chairman through official press releases. The press releases are made available to the public, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the information.

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3. The university has a Center for Faith and Justice that assesses communities for injustices and legitimate disparities, addresses the needs of at-risk youth, and fosters neighborhood programs. The decisions related to the center's activities are documented and made available to the public, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the information.

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4. The university's College Guidance Counseling Team assists students in effectively preparing for college through advice and guidance. The team's activities are documented and made available to the public, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the information. 

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Guidelines for Harvest Christian University's Board of Regents:

1. Thee Board of Regents will serve a two-year term, after which they may be reappointed by the President of the University.

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2. The power to appoint members to the Board of Regents is given jointly to the Executive Vice President, Provost, and the Executive Board of Trustees.

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3. Automatic dismissal will occur if a member of the Board of Regents misses more than three consecutive meetings without a valid excuse.

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Procedures for Conducting Meetings and Making Decisions:

1. Members of the Board of Regents are expected to act in the best interest of the University and avoid conflicts of interest. Failure to observe this would be automatic expulsion

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2. The Board of Regents will not be responsible for day to day activities or overseeing the financial management of the University day to day operations. These task are performed by University officers , staff and faculty to ensure that it operates in accordance with University's mission and values.

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3. The Board of Regents will have the authority to discipline members who violate the University's policies or act in a manner that is detrimental to the University. Any regent members who act in the detriment of the University will be subject to dismissal of their regency chair without Pryor notice and without meeting process.

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4. Any regency member, or chair who is thought to have been involved in misconduct will be immediately removed pending investigation. The selection of regents and their positions  are determined by the Office of The presidents as Board of Regents are advisory to the the school.

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5. The Board of Regents will conduct regular evaluations of its members and make recommendations to the President of the University regarding reappointment information.

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Christian University to follow to ensure transparency in decision-making processes:

1. The Board of Regents will establish the missions, adopt strategic 

  plans, and make educational policy. These decisions will be 

  documented in official documents such as the university's policy 

  manual, bylaws, and strategic plans.

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2. The University's Executive Vice-President oversees Investment 

  Management and will be responsible for managing the university's 

  investments. Decisions related to investments will be documented  

  in financial reports and made available to The President and The 

  Board of Regents.

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3. The university will have a Center for Faith and Justice that will 

  assess communities for injustices and legitimate disparities, 

  address the needs of at-risk youth, and foster neighborhood 

  programs. The decisions related to the center's activities will 

  be documented and made available to the public.

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4. The university's policies and requirements for honorary 

  doctorates conferment's will be determined and governed by 

  the office of alumni relations. The recommendations of 

  doctoral candidates can be made by any University officials 

  such as the President, Executive Vice-President , Provost or 

  Regents. The university's Executive Council and referred to the 

  Board of Regents for final approval. These decisions will be 

  documented but not made available to the public as HCU is a 

  private school.

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5. The university will announce the selection of its new Chairman 

  of the Board of Regents and any other important decisions 

  through official press releases. The press releases will be made 

  available to the public.

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6. The university will follow the guidelines of the Board of 

  Regents of the University., which state that decisions related 

  to the university's functions must be made through action of 

  the Board of Regents. 

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The Board of Regents will have oversight over the university and will take steps to protect the university from any harm. This includes ensuring that all decisions are made transparently and that all stakeholders have access to the information, criteria, and deliberations of decision-making. 

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Regents at Harvest Christian University: 

Introduction:

The Board of Regents is selected by the General Board and the President's office of Harvest Christian University.

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The Board of Regents is responsible for overseeing the generation of new alumni and doctoral candidates.

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The Board of Regents reports to the Office of the President.

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Duties of the Board of Regents

1. Develop and implement strategies to increase the number of 

  alumni and doctoral candidates.

2. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of current programs and 

  initiatives aimed at generating new alumni and doctoral candidates.

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3. Identify new opportunities and partnerships to expand the 

  University's reach and attract new students.

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4. Provide guidance and support to the Office of the President and 

  other University departments in matters related to alumni and 

  doctoral candidate generation.

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5. Collaborate with other members of the Board of Regents and 

  University leadership to ensure that all initiatives are aligned with 

  the University's mission and values.

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6. Attend regular meetings of the Board of Regents and provide 

  regular reports on the progress of initiatives related to alumni and 

  doctoral candidate generation.

7. Participate in the evaluation of the Board of Regents and make 

  recommendations to the General Board and the President's office 

  regarding reappointment.

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8. Adhere to the University's policies and procedures and act in the 

  best interest of the University.

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The Board of Regents plays a critical role in the success of Harvest Christian University by overseeing the generation of new alumni and doctoral candidates.

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The Board of Regents works closely with the Office of the President and other University departments to develop and implement effective strategies to attract new students.

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The Board of Regents is accountable to the General Board and the President's office and is expected to act in the best interest of the University at all times.