Open Campus Media Inc

“Members of the finance committee of the open campus board review the entire form 990 before it is filed with the irs. A copy will be made available to all board members electronically.”

“Our organization is committed to regularly and consistently monitoring and enforcing compliance with our policies, including those related to conflicts of interest. The board of directors completes an annual disclosure statement. Board members are also required to notify the board of directors when any transactions arise that could involve an actual or possible conflict of interest. If any disclosures require further investigation, the treasurer or board chair work with the board of directors to investigate and resolve any such disclosures. Officers, key employees and members of management are interviewed annually for conflict of interest disclosures. If any disclosures require further investigation, the ceo works with the board chair to investigate and resolve any such disclosures. Any transactions which require review under the organization's conflict of interest policy are considered by the ceo. Any individual with a conflict, or who is a party to the transaction being considered, may not participate in the deliberation or decision with respect to the transaction. The board of directors reviews and approves whether to enter into the transaction being considered.”

“Compensation for the ceo, editor-in-chief and chief revenue officer was determined through a review of forms 990 of other comparable organizations, and a careful consideration of each individual's experience, qualifications, knowledge, and the best interests of the organization. The ceo and editor in chief, as co-founders, decided to take smaller salaries to get the organization off the ground. The ceo's salary is subject to review by the board of directors, which evaluates his performance. The ceo reviews the performance of the editor-in-chief and chief revenue officer and may, at his discretion, approve changes to compensation.”

“Documents will be made available as included in publicly available forms.”

“Higher education shapes the future of every community in america-determining who moves up the economic ladder, where good jobs develop, and how regions prosper. This promise depends on the public's ability to see and understand how their colleges work. Most americans go to college within 50 miles of home, but lack the independent information they need to make choices and demand changes at these powerful local institutions. To help fill this gap, open campus provides dedicated higher-ed reporters to local newsrooms, producing journalism that empowers communities to understand and influence the decisions that shape their futures. Open campus believes that when local reporters keep a steady eye on colleges, they reveal the truth behind institutional decisions and marketing claims. Armed with independent facts, communities can make better choices and push for needed changes. As institutions face sustained public scrutiny, they become more responsive to community needs-making education a real pathway to prosperity for more americans. In addition to this work, open campus employs national reporters on prison and rural higher education. Their work is disseminated through partnerships and newsletters.”