Illustration by Ana Yael

Board orientation essentials Orientation helps align new and returning board members with institutional mission and planning. Five strategies for success:

1. Provide orientation annually regardless of the number of new members.

2. Clarify roles and responsibilities of the governing or advisory board.

3. Link orientation to board priorities and key issues facing the school.

4. Anchor orientation in the larger field by including trends and external issues.

5. Establish individual board member expectations.

From In Trust Center board orientation webinars.

Question for Consideration:

How might your orientation process be enhanced by considering each of the above?