CPI CPI Higher Education Policy & Governance 1

Question 1

What is 'shared governance' in higher education institutions?

Accepted Answer

A model in which faculty, administrators, and trustees each have defined roles in institutional decision-making

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A funding arrangement in which state and federal governments share education costs

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A policy allowing multiple colleges to share facilities and resources

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An agreement in which faculty rotate administrative leadership annually

Question 2

Which federal law protects the privacy of student educational records in the United States?

Accepted Answer

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a faculty senate at a college or university?

Accepted Answer

To represent faculty interests and share in governance of academic policies

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To manage the institution's annual operating budget

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To oversee student disciplinary proceedings

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To negotiate contracts with external vendors

Question 4

What does Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance

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Racial segregation in public elementary and secondary schools

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Age discrimination against students over 40 in higher education

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Discrimination based on disability in federally funded institutions

Question 5

What is the role of a Board of Trustees at a public college or university?

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To provide fiduciary oversight and set broad institutional policy and strategic direction

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To manage day-to-day academic department operations

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To approve individual course syllabi submitted by faculty

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To recruit and admit students to the institution

Question 6

What is the purpose of an institution's mission statement?

Accepted Answer

To articulate the college's core purpose, values, and the communities it serves

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To outline faculty workload expectations for each academic year

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To describe the institution's accreditation history

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To list the degrees and certificates offered by the college