1.6 GOALS

 

1. LEADERSHIP

The Board commits itself to provide leadership to the universities it governs which will:

• ensure the selection and retention of university presidents who will provide vision, management, dedication and guidance to the institutions they serve;

• provide property and necessary oversight and control of the administrative, academic, fiscal and student affairs of the universities; and

• encourage the practice of moral and ethical integrity in all university and Board activities.

 

2. EFFECTIVENESS

The Board will promote effectiveness for the institutions it governs by:

• providing practical and workable policies, procedures, and regulations;

• encouraging the recruitment and retention of highly qualified faculty and students who will create an environment conducive to free scholarly inquiry and discussion; and

• fostering goodwill and understanding with the general public, the state legislature, the executive branch of the State of Oklahoma, and the State system of Higher Education.

 

3. EXCELLENCE

The Board encourages the pursuit of excellence by:

• defending the unique role and mission of the universities it governs;

• promoting a university environment which prepares students to succeed in an international, multicultural society; and

• being sensitive to the dynamics of change and demonstrating willingness to address those changes.

 

4. ACCOUNTABILITY

The Board, vested by law with ultimate accountability for the supervision, management and control of the universities it governs, will:

• provide for internal and external auditing as well as other financial reporting;

• review regional and specialized accrediting reports;

• identify and measure key performance indicators and;

• analyze institutional reports and take appropriate action when necessary.