The Autumn 2009 issue of In Trust magazine includes two articles about schools coming back from the brink of disaster.
"At Oral Roberts University, Making the Most of a Crisis"
In 2007, President Richard Roberts, son of the university's founder, stepped down while defending himself and Oral Roberts University from a wrongful termination law suit. Soon it was revealed that the school was $55 million in debt. But at the moment of crisis, a philanthropist stepped in, demanding significant changes in governance in return for a generous gift.
"Financial Crisis Inspires New Vision"
Three years ago, Claremont School of Theology almost lost its regional accreditation as a result of unsound financial management. Today, the school of theology is back on its feet. Under the leadership of President Jerry Campbell, Claremont is forging ahead as a "multireligious university" while remaining affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
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Top 10 board mistakes (plus 5 more)
On face value, they seem to be common sense. But when knee-deep in board work, sometimes the obvious can be obfuscated by the organizational fog.
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Board diversity: who, what, why, and how?
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Things may be worse than we thought
Two new reports from the National Council of Nonprofits present some grim news: Surveys from earlier in 2009 indicate that the current recession is affecting nonprofit organizations in significant ways.Read more...
Some technologically astute people are taking a do-it-yourself attitude toward higher education, relying on free content provided by universities to craft their own educational programs.
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