{"id":1329,"date":"2026-02-02T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/president\/?page_id=1329"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:03:55","slug":"board-orientation-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/president\/board-orientation-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"Board Orientation Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"w-full xl:container mx-auto px-6\">\n<p>Thank you for the gift of your time and your participation in our Board of Governors Orientation. We hope you found it helpful as you begin your board service.<\/p>\n<p>Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey to provide feedback to help us improve the training for future board members.<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.\"),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+\"_\"+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),\"filter\"==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_14' style='display:none'>\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h2 class=\"gform_title\">Board of Governors Orientation Evaluation Form<\/h2>\n                            <p class='gform_description'><\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_14'  action='\/president\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1329' data-formid='14' novalidate>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_14' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_36\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_36'>1. On a scale of 0\u201310 (10 being the highest), how effective were the pre\u2011read materials (slide deck) in helping you prepare for the orientation session?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_36' id='input_14_36' type='number' step='any' min='0' max='10' value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_instruction_14_36\" \/><div class='gfield_description instruction ' id='gfield_instruction_14_36'>Please enter a number from <strong>0<\/strong> to <strong>10<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_31\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_31'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_31' id='input_14_31' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_39\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_39'>2. On a scale of 0\u201310, how effective was the session on Roles and Responsibilities of the Board in giving you a clear understanding of your duties, fiduciary obligations, and relevant laws\/policies (e.g., FOIA, ethics, open meetings)?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_39' id='input_14_39' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_38\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_38'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_38' id='input_14_38' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_37\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_37'>3. On a scale of 0\u201310, how effective was the session on Strategic Priorities and Key Challenges in helping you understand the university\u2019s vision, major priorities, and operating environment?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_37' id='input_14_37' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_40\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_40'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_40' id='input_14_40' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_41\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_41'>4. On a scale of 0\u201310, how effective was the Academic Programs and Quality session in providing an overview of Marshall\u2019s academic portfolio and how programs are monitored, assessed, and improved?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_41' id='input_14_41' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_42\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_42'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_42' id='input_14_42' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_45\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_45'>5. On a scale of 0\u201310, how effective was the Budget and Finances session in helping you understand the university\u2019s financial picture\u2014revenues, expenses, the structural deficit plan, and the incentivized budget model?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_45' id='input_14_45' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_46\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_46'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_46' id='input_14_46' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_47\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_47'>6. On a scale of 0\u201310, how effective was the Athletics session in helping you understand the organization, compliance considerations, priorities, financial context, and challenges within Marshall Athletics?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_47' id='input_14_47' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_50\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_50'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_50' id='input_14_50' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_49\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_49'>7. On a scale of 0\u201310, how effective was the Schedule, Meetings, and Logistics session in orienting you to the annual board calendar, resources available to board members, and expectations for board service?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_49' id='input_14_49' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='small'      aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_48\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_48'>What would have made it a 10?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_48' id='input_14_48' class='textarea small'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_43\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_43'>8. 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