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Smith, Ed.D. , with updates by The League © Community College League of California, Revised 201 􀀛  \nThe Trustee Handbook is updated annually and published by the Community College League. Complimentary copies are provided to those who attend the annual Effective Trusteeship Workshop, all newly-elected or appointed trustees, and each district chancellor and superintendent/president. Additional copies may be purchased from the League for $25 .00, plus postage and handling.  \nPermission is granted to all CCLC member districts to copy all or parts of the Trustee Handbook for use in educational programs, with appropriate attribution.  \nTrustee Handbook  \nTable of Contents  \nSection 1: California Community Colleges Chapter 1—The Community College System ........................................................................................................ 1  \nChapter 2—Governance of the Community Colleges ........................................................................................... 5  \nChapter 3—The Community College League of California................................................................................. 11  \nChapter 4—California Community Colleges Strategic Plan ............................................................................... 15  \nChapter 5—California Community College Districts and Colleges .................................................................... 18  \nSection 2: The Governing Board Chapter 6—Governing Board Role....................................................................................................................... 22  \nChapter 7—Trusteeship........................................................................................................................................ 28  \nChapter 8—The Student Trustee ......................................................................................................................... 32  \nChapter 9—Board Organization and Practices ................................................................................................... 36  \nChapter 10—The Board Chair .............................................................................................................................. 42  \nChapter 11—Community Relations ..................................................................................................................... 44  \nChapter 12—The Advocacy Role ......................................................................................................................... 48  \nSection 3: Toward An Effective Board Chapter 13—Ethics and Laws.............................................................................................................................. 50  \nChapter 14—Board Self-Evaluation..................................................................................................................... 58  \nChapter 15—Board Education ............................................................................................................................. 64  \nChapter 16—Effective Decision-Making ............................................................................................................. 66  \nSection 4: Policy, Planning and Monitoring Chapter 17—Policy and Policymaking ................................................................................................................. 70  \nChapter 18—Student Success and Educational Policy ..................................................................................... 76  \nChapter 19—Board Role in Planning................................................................................................................... 80  \nChapter 20—Monitoring Student Success","cbCaimkahXrdI1Yq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimkahXrdI1Yq","pdf",908505,170,"English","# Section 1: California Community Colleges\n## Chapter 1—The Community College System\n## Chapter 2—Governance of the Community Colleges\n## Chapter 3—The Community College League of California\n## Chapter 4—California Community Colleges Strategic Plan\n## Chapter 5—California Community College Districts and Colleges\n# Section 2: The Governing Board\n## Chapter 6—Governing Board Role\n## Chapter 7—Trusteeship\n## Chapter 8—The Student Trustee\n## Chapter 9—Board Organization and Practices\n## Chapter 10—The Board Chair\n## Chapter 11—Community Relations\n## Chapter 12—The Advocacy Role\n# Section 3: Toward An Effective Board\n## Chapter 13—Ethics and Laws\n## Chapter 14—Board Self-Evaluation\n## Chapter 15—Board Education\n## Chapter 16—Effective Decision-Making\n# Section 4: Policy, Planning and Monitoring\n## Chapter 17—Policy and Policymaking\n## Chapter 18—Student Success and Educational Policy\n## Chapter 19—Board Role in Planning\n## Chapter 20—Monitoring Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness\n## Chapter 21—Curriculum Approval Process\n## Chapter 22—Accreditation and the Board’s Role\n# Section 5: The Board and the CEO\n## Chapter 23—Board/CEO Relationships\n## Chapter 24—CEO Evaluation\n## Chapter 25—The CEO Search\n# Section 6: Board/Staff Relationships\n## Chapter 26—Human Resources Policy\n## Chapter 27—Employee Participation in Decision-Making\n## Chapter 28—Faculty Participation in District and College Governance\n# Section 7: Fiscal Responsibilities\n## Chapter 29—The Fiscal Environment\n## Chapter 30—Budgets and Budgeting\n## Chapter 31—Fiscal Management Policies\n## Chapter 32—Monitoring Fiscal Status\n## Chapter 33—Glossary","[{\"question\":\"Who is the Trustee Handbook intended for?\",\"answer\":\"It is provided for those who attend the annual Effective Trusteeship Workshop, newly elected or appointed trustees, and each district chancellor and superintendent/president.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the handbook cover governance and leadership at California community colleges?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines the community college system, governing board roles, trusteeship, board organization and practices, and the advocacy role, along with the board chair and community relations topics.\"},{\"question\":\"What areas of responsibility are addressed beyond governance?\",\"answer\":\"It includes ethics and laws, board self-evaluation and education, effective 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