Governance
ARE-ON is a state entity governed by the presidents and chancellors of participating institutions in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The ARE-ON Board of Directors is the strategic governing body.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of the presidents and chancellors of the 11 founding institutions and has decision-making authority for the ARE-ON organization, including but not limited to:
- Hiring and evaluating the Executive Director
- Developing and implementing strategic plans as needed
- Ensuring adequate resources are available and managed effectively
- Determining and monitoring programs and services
- Formulating Board policy
- Fulfilling fiduciary responsibility
- Evaluating and modifying the Board's mission and purpose as necessary
- Forming and appointing consortium committees, task forces, and study groups as deemed appropriate
Policies