Directors' College: Fundamentals of Superior Corporate Governance and Board Service
OVERVIEW
Directors' College examines the impact that regulatory changes have had, and continue to have, on legal, fiduciary, and ethical responsibilities of board members. The Terry College and the National Association of Corporate Directors partnered to create this two-day, ISS-accredited program for board members and senior executives, emphasizing case studies and interaction between faculty and particpants to provide practical insights into how to handle today's boardroom challenges. Instructors at the Directors' College include Terry College faculty and industry experts on corporate governance.
CUSTOMIZED DIRECTORS' COLLEGE FOR YOUR BOARD
The Terry College of Business has become a key source for boardroom education over the past seven years. Our customized Directors' College programs address the specific issues facing your board and senior executives.
Past Participants Say:
"The customized content and knowledgeable, experienced staff provided our directors the exposure needed to deal with the changing role of governance."
- Lee Kennedy, Chairman and CEO; Certegy, Incorporated
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Use panel presentations and case studies to develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the board and its committees
- Provide an opportunity for candid exchanges among faculty, board members, and executives on significant corporate governance issues
- Share best practices in corporate governance and improve the effectiveness of board members in meeting regulatory requirements, evaluating management performance, developing appropriate compensation and succession plans, and developing value for all stakeholders
KEY TOPICS
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations of Directors
- Governance: CEO/Board Relationships; Board Selection; and Management Succession
- Understanding Compensation Committee Responsibilities
- Accounting and Finance: Section 404 Compliance; Director Review of Financial Reports
2009 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- The Honorable William B. Chandler III, Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
PAST SPEAKERS INCLUDED
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The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery
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Jon A. Boscia , President & CEO, Boardroom Advisors, LLC; retired Chairman and CEO, Lincoln Financial Group
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Tom Falk, Chairman and CEO, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Terry Strange, Former Vice Chairman, KPMG LLP and former Global Managing Partner, Audit Practice, KPMG International
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Kenyon W. Murphy, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Acuity Brands
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Earnest Deavenport Jr., Former Chairman and CEO, Eastman
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Dennis R. Beresford, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting; Board Member for Legg Mason, MCI, Kimberly-Clark Corporation; and former Chairman of FASB
PROGRAM FEE
$2,600
The fee covers tuition, case materials, books, all event activities, meals, and beverages. Airfare and lodging not included.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mail:
Amy Moon
Assistant Director
Customized Programs and Director Education
Office of Executive Programs
Terry College of Business
110 East Clayton Street, Suite 602
Athens, GA 30602-5267
Telephone: 706-425-3054
Fax: 706-369-6078
E-mail: director_education@terry.uga.edu
Website: www.terry.uga.edu/exec_ed/director_education/
