ACC Board Policy-Development Priorities -- Spring 2000 -- PROPOSED

[1] Assess existing policy language for adherence to these evaluation criteria:

[a] Is the policy needed? Would it matter if it were eliminated?

[b] Are the underlying values evident?

[c] Is the policy at the appropriate level of generality?

[d] Is the policy comprehensive? Are all relevant aspects addressed?

[e] Is the language clear, straightforward, and grammatical?

[f] Are threshold levels for Board approval appropriate?

[g] Does the policy contain inappropriate constraints or specificity?

[h] Should the policy (or some of its provisions) instead be an administrative rule?

[2] Review provisions and methods for monitoring compliance with Board policies

[a] Specific reports mandated by policy

[b] General policy-group reports by administration

[c] Policy-compliance oversight by Board Secretary

[d] Schedules for reports

[3] Specific topics in existing policies already identified for possible modification proposals

[a] C-10 (Purchasing): possible standards for subcontracted areas

[b] D-3 & D-6 (Faculty Workloads, Use of Adjunct Faculty): adjunct workload rules

[c] E-8 (Tuition and Fee Rates): flexibility in tuition

[d] F-8 (Due-Process Requirements for Employment Termination): status of MSTAs

[1] Use of citizens' advisory committees

[2] Biennial basic calendar of Board activities and reports