Governance

Governance in community education organisations

Community Colleges Australia (CCA) has an ongoing national education project to provide technical assistance, strategic advice and expertise to the chief executives and boards of directors of community education providers in order to maintain and improve their corporate governance capabilities. CCA provides seminars, executive coaching and mentoring of member CEOs and Board Chairs, and the development of a suite of easily accessible educational materials.

To date, CCA has produced and distributed released 2 series and 14 episodes of its Governance Audio Podcast series. The series features experienced community college CEOs and Board Directors, as well as legal experts and governance specialists. The podcasts have been produced for community education Boards of Directors, CEOs, company secretaries and other senior staff involved in organisational governance. Click here to go to the podcast series page where you can listen to each episode, or download and read the transcripts.

In 2020, CCA will produce and release four new podcasts on board governance and leadership – on best practice board meetings, expectations of board directors, having tough conversations and leading for change.

CCA has launched online and virtual governance training and networking through CCA PRESENTS.

The CCA podcast resource is on a par with governance resources we have adopted from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Institute of Community Directors Australia, and the Institute of Managers and Leaders (formerly the Australian Institute of Management).

The Governance Podcasts are a terrific, informative resource from a credible source, and I congratulate and thank CCA and all those involved for producing and distributing them.

Peter Johnston, Director, Board of Governance
and Senior Trainer and Assessor
Tamworth Community College

CCA Code of Ethics

In May 2019 CCA adopted an updated Code of Ethics, which affirms the professional and ethical standards expected of its members.  You can view a copy of the  updated Code of Ethics here.

Recommended resource:  CCA recommends the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) report Good Governance Principles and Guidance for Not-for-Profit Organisations (PDF document).

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