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Trustee Candidate Advisory CouncilCRITERIA FOR MNSCU TRUSTEES Personal 1. Integrity with a code of personal honor and ethics above reproach. 2. Wisdom and breadth of vision. 3. Independence. 4. An inquiring mind and an ability to speak it articulately and succinctly. 5. Ability to challenge, support, and motivate administration. 6. An orientation to the future with an appreciation of the distinct missions of the MnSCU institutions. 7. The capability and willingness to function as a member of a diverse group in an atmosphere of collegiality and selflessness. 8. An appreciation of the public nature of the position and the institution including the open process of election and service. Professional/experiential 1. Valid knowledge and experience that bear on the Board of Trustees’ problems, opportunities, and deliberations. 2. A record of accomplishment in one’s own life. 3. An understanding of the board’s role of governance and a proven record of contribution with the governing body of one or more appropriate organizations. 4. A general understanding of the system of higher education in Minnesota and the role of the state colleges and universities in that system.
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