2021 Trustee Application

Ohlone Community College District

Trustee Application Form

Full Name*

Address*

Home Address

Street Address Line 2

City, State, Zip

Preferred Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Preferred Phone Number Type*

Alternate Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Alternate Phone Number Type

E-mail Address*

example@example.com

Occupation

Company

Address

Business Address

Street Address Line 2

City, State, Zip

B.Education, Employment History and Community Service

Please complete the following or attach a current resume:

Education - List degrees or highest year completed and the college or school*

Employment History (last 10 years)*

Public and Community Service*

C.Supplementary Questions (Please use additional paper if necessary)

1.Please describe your public service and community involvement, and the skills you would bring to the board.*

2. As a trustee what do you hope to accomplish during this short term? How can the board or college help you in achieving those goals?*

3.Whom do you feel you are representing if you are appointed to the board of trustees?*

4.In making decisions sometimes there will be special interest groups with a strong vested interest in the outcome of the decision. Which, if any, special interest groups do you have a connection with or empathy for, and how might this connection affect your vote? Possible special interest groups include but may not be limited to the following: property developers, college administrators, Chamber of Commerce, college employee unions, religious organizations, taxpayer rights organizations, political party organizations.*

5.Service on the board requires a significant amount of time for meetings, studying issues and other activities. How much time do you anticipate you will have to devote to the board and what other commitments do you have?*

6.What is your understanding of the mission and purpose of the community colleges in California? What are the mission and purposes of our district? Do you have any suggestions about how Ohlone College can do better at achieving its mission and purpose?*

7.What are some major accomplishments of the district in the past few years? What, if any, areas for improvement should the board address?*

8. Ohlone has published five goals. Which one do you feel you can impact the most?*

9.What do you see as the most important issue the Ohlone Board will need to focus on in the immediate future?*

10.What do you see as the major issues facing the community college(s) in the next decade?*

11. What is your understanding of the primary responsibilities of the board? What would be your responsibility to the board as a trustee?*

12. Please discuss your understanding of the differences between the roles of the chief executive officer and other administrators and the role of the board.*

13. Please discuss your understanding of the relationship between the trustees on the board and the administrators, faculty, staff and students of the institution.*

14.What is your opinion of shared governance? What is the board's role in dealing with decisions made by college staff before being presented to the board for ratification?*

I am related to a current employee of the district.

Name of employee and relationship

I understand that I may not be an employee of the district and serve as a member of the board.least 18 years old; must be a resident of Ohlone Community College District, Area 1 – City of Newark and district precincts in Fremont and Union City west of Highway 880; must be a registered voter; and must not be disqualified from holding civil office by the Constitution or any law of the state. All eligibility requirements are as stated in CA Education Code 72103.

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Date*

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