A Cybersecurity Overview for University Board Members

“Cybersecurity” is the perfect buzzword. The amount of sensitive data vulnerable to hacking or phishing attempts grows by the day. The intricacy of methods used to compromise that data is increasing at a far faster rate than the development of effective countermeasures. High risk and high stakes have made the importance of the word abundantly clear. At the same time, addressing the issue of cybersecurity requires highly specialized knowledge. Thus, we get a buzzword; a word everyone knows they should be talking about, but no one knows what to say. Fully plumbing the depths of cybersecurity in a single blog article is a tall order. Instead, let’s keep it simple. We’re going to break down the need-to-knows of cybersecurity for university board members.

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Best Practices for Moderating College Board Meetings

The primary responsibility of a college board is to make the most effective, well-informed decisions possible. Making the most efficient use of a board’s meeting time goes a long way in maximizing their decision-making effectiveness. Designating a moderator can be one of the best ways to make sure every second counts. Let’s take a closer look at the best practices for moderating college board meetings.

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Using Surveys for Better College Board Meetings

The ability to create and share surveys is one of the most useful tools software like Directorpoint can offer a college board. Maybe you use the survey feature, but want to make sure you’re making the most of what it has to offer. Or maybe you haven’t touched the survey tool and are looking for a reason to try it out. Either way, you’re in the right place. This is the first installment of a new series we’re calling Feature Focus where we take a closer look at our features, breaking down the benefits and best practices boards need to know.

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How College Boards Avoid Hidden Costs in Board Software Licenses

Navigating the selection of a board software provider can place undo stress on college boards. With many vendors offering nearly identical solutions, each claiming their own to be superior, prioritizing minute differentiators can make a major difference. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at one difference among board software providers that’s costing college boards a fortune.

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