Coalition for the Common Good

“The antioch university board of governors was reformed as an advisory board with certain duties delegated by the coalition for the common good board of directors. The antioch university advisory board charter does not delegate authority to an executive or similar committee.”

“The form 990 was reviewed and discussed with the audit committees, outside cpa firm, chancellor, cfo/treasurer, university counsel/secretary, and accounting leadership. A copy of the form 990 was provided to the full board of governors and directors prior to filing the return.”

“The university conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by each officer and member of the board. Each individual signs a form annually confirming they have reviewed and understand the policy and disclosing any conflicts they may have. The board annually reviews these forms and approves a resolution stating that all officers and board members have submitted their form. If any conflicts are noted, the board will review the relationship and transaction and determine if further action is necessary to manage the conflict. The policy informs board members of their ongoing obligation to disclose conflicts of interest as they arise, for example each time a significant new contract is entered into outside of the annual disclosure period. Management does an assessment of any possible conflicts for officers, as well, at this time. When a conflict may arise, depending on the circumstance, the member is required to recuse him/herself during discussions and voting of the conflicted activity, or they may be asked to resign. The conflict management plans for specific conflicts are documented in corporate records.”

“The antioch university advisory board compensation committee is made up of independent members of the executive committee. They review industry salary and benefits data from several reputable sources. These sources included survey data of dozens of industry peers. In addition, the committee would take into consideration the financial health of the institution and the increases provided to other key employees within the university. The committee held discussions and ultimately voted upon the compensation provided to the chancellor for the following year. The process was documented. For other officers and key employees, the chancellor similarly reviews industry data for comparable institutions. In addition, performance evaluations are completed. A compensation recommendation for these employees is based on this data, and provided by the chancellor to the executive committee, or full board, who then votes on the final compensation. The process is documented annually.”

“The university's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to the public at the university's website http://www.antioch.edu/policies/. The organization provides the form 990 upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in irc section 6104(d). The chancellor provides enrollment and financial updates to the university community throughout the year via on-line and/or campus visits.”

“Postretirement changes other than net periodic postretirement cost 151,442.”