Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities

“Membership of the alliance consists of 11 private not-for-profit colleges and universities incorporated in oregon whose primary campus and administrative offices are located in oregon. Each institution must be authorized to operate and confer degrees as a higher education institution in oregon and fully accredited to offer the baccalaureate degree or degrees by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the united states department of education. Each institution has equal opportunity for voting representation on the alliance board of trustees.”

“The board shall consist of the president or chief executive officer, as designated by the institution's governing board, of each member institution. Trustees shall serve at the pleasure of the governing board of the member institution that selected such trustee for so long as such member institution continues to be a member of the alliance. Each trustee shall be entitled to one vote and may not be represented by proxy.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and reviewed by management. A copy of the return is provided to members of the board electronically for their review prior to its filing.”

“The alliance does not have a formal written policy. However, employees are expected to adhere to acceptable business principles in matters of personal and business conduct, to accept responsibility for the appropriateness of their own conduct and to exhibit a high degree of personal integrity at all times. The alliance expects all employees to observe the highest standards of professionalism at all times, comply with all laws applicable to the alliance business wherever conducted and treat others (customers, suppliers, and co-workers) with dignity and respect. Unsatisfactory performance, work habits, overall attitude, conduct or demeanor; violation of the alliance policies, procedures, guidelines or practices; or any other behavior or conduct deemed inappropriate by the alliance may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.”

“At the time of hire for all employees, the executive committee is provided with comparable compensation data in the form of published studies provided by an affiliated association as well as compensation data on comparable positions at member institutions and the like. It is a policy of the alliance to provide the president/ceo an annual evaluation by the executive committee. Evaluation or feedback also may be made at any time the executive committee believes there are performance deficiencies or the professional growth and competence of the president/ceo may be advanced. The president/ceo should be given an opportunity to read the evaluation and receive a copy of it. A copy is also made a part of the president/ceo's personnel record. The president/ceo is requested to sign the evaluation and, if the president/ceo so desires, a statement commenting on the evaluation may be attached. Compensation adjustments are reviewed and approved by the executive committee. It is a policy of the alliance to provide regular employees an annual evaluation and an evaluation before the end of any introductory period. Evaluation or feedback also may be made at any time the supervisor believes there are performance deficiencies or the professional growth and competence of an employee may be advanced. The employee should be given an opportunity to read the evaluation and receive a copy of it. A copy is also made a part of the employee's personnel record. The employee is requested to sign the evaluation and, if the employee so desires, an employee's statement commenting on the evaluation may be attached. Compensation adjustments are reviewed and approved by the executive committee.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 58,080. Management and general expenses 17,550. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,630. Other services: program service expenses 47,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,000.”

“Change in value of beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 4,786.”