representative of the growing diversity of our broader
communities, proactive work must be done to change academic
leadership; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint
State Government Commission to conduct a study on board member
selection for the Board of Governors of the State System of
Higher Education and the Board of Trustees of each State-related
institution of higher education; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission study
shall, at minimum, analyze the following:
(1) Information on how merit is considered in
recruiting, screening and appointing board members.
(2) Information on how merit is considered in the
reappointment of sitting board members.
(3) The gender and racial diversity of board members.
(4) Whether there are orientation and educational
programs for incoming or current board members;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission prepare
a report of the results of the study, which shall include
recommendations to:
(1) Ensure that board members are chosen based on merit
while also ensuring gender and racial diversity.
(2) Consider alternative methods of appointing a board.
(3) Set clear expectations for board members, including
orientation and educational programs for new and current
board members;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission issue
its report to the Governor, the chairperson and minority
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