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Tenure no more

How one school eliminated faculty tenure

By Matt Forster

Winebrenner Theological Seminary's board eliminated tenure in 1998. What led to their decision? And how has the Winebrenner community adjusted to the change?

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The road best traveled

Mapping the board's journey toward shared governance

By Rebekah Burch Basinger

To be successful, shared governance requires commitment, patience, and a genuine openness to change.

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A clearer view

A provost envisions a new way to navigate shared governance

By Randall G. Basinger

The provost of Messiah College shares a color-coded governance diagram and explains how to get a new program approved by all the school's governance entities.

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The delicate dance of recruitment

Finding new members is one of the board's most crucial responsibilities

By Tracy Schier

A primer on choosing new board members.

Wing on wing

Having the right people, and enough of them

By Christa R. Klein

In Trust president Christa R. Klein says having the right people - and enough of them - helps an institution achieve its goals.

Spirit matters

Nothing is lost in God’s love

By Melinda R. Heppe

Careful planning may be derailed by unexpected events, but it's still valuable, says contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe.

Books

The third horizon

By Jerry D. Campbell

A concise playbook offers a common vocabulary for discussing transformation.

Perspective

A ripple effect

By Larry Perkins

Fostering skills in seminary governance can strengthen the whole church.

Changing scenes

By Jay Blossom

Recent news from the world of theological education

Tool box

Basic financial vocabulary for board members

By Lee Merritt

A glossary compiled and edited by In Trust's Governance Mentors.

Viewpoint

Seven steps to a well-crafted board agenda

By Rebekah Burch Basinger

Great agendas can prompt great meetings that educate, encourage, and empower board members.

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