Conversations on Governance 2024

This course will equip board members and institutional leaders, including church officers, lay professionals and institutional representatives, with the knowledge and resources to serve effectively on institutional boards. Because the principles of effective governance are common to various types of institutions, this course is appropriate for those engaged in other types of organizations, such as schools, to also participate, though the examples used will largely focus on health care. Participants will learn about governance principles, fiduciary responsibilities, differences and boundaries between governance and management, and the importance of seeing beyond personal interests and local political pressures. Participants are encouraged to actively participate by sharing examples of their own successes and failures, and provide feedback and ideas to others in the class.

What is a micro-credential?

A micro-credential is a recognition from an educational institution, affirming a learner's acquisition of specific knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for the workforce.  It encompasses a combination of focused classes, experiences, and expertise, offering a targeted pathway for professional growth and development that differs from traditional academic degrees.  To earn the micro-credential in “Institutional Board Governance” participant learners will complete 12 classes and complete short assessments at the end of each learning module to validate mastery of content.