BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT GUIDE 2021 Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 BOC’S VISION AND MISSION 4 Vision 4 Mission 4 Values 4 Broadest Strategic Priority 4 BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION 5 Position Summary 5 Qualifications for All Directors 5 Athletic Trainer Director Qualifications 5 Physician Director Qualifications 6 Exclusions 6 Specific Responsibilities 6 Term of Office 7 Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest 7 Time Commitment and Travel 7 QUALIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS 8 Diversity 8 Board Participation and Attendance 8 Leadership, Guidance and Vision 8 Image and Stature 9 Skills and Expertise 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTION PROCESS 10 Athletic Trainer Director Calendar 10 Items Required from Candidates 10 Required from Candidates Selected for Interviews 10 APPENDIX A 11 BOC Board of Directors Athletic Trainer Director Candidate Application 13 Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 3 INTRODUCTION The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) has been responsible for the certification of Athletic Trainers since 1969. The BOC was the certification arm of the professional membership organization of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) until 1989. The BOC was incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit credentialing agency to provide a certification program for the entry-level athletic training profession. The organization establishes both the standards for the practice of athletic training and the continuing education requirements for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers. In addition, the BOC works with state regulatory agencies to provide credential information, professional conduct guidelines and regulatory standards on certification issues. The BOC has the only accredited certification program for Athletic Trainers in the United States and has a mutual recognition agreement with Ireland. Since 1982, the BOC has been continuously accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The BOC must undergo review and reaccreditation every five years through the NCCA, which is the accreditation body of Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Each BOC board director serves as one of nine directors responsible for the development, implementation and management of the policies and procedures of the BOC. The BOC ensures the protection of the public through establishment of certification prerequisite requirements, development and administration of the BOC exam, and establishment and management of continuing education requirements and the certification maintenance process. BOC Board of Directors responsibilities include: • Governance and direction of the affairs of the BOC as well as its committees task forces, work groups and publications • Determination of BOC governance policies or policy changes • Promotion of BOC strategic plan • Financial oversight The board may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of BOC business as it deems advisable. In the execution of powers granted, the board may delegate certain authority or responsibility to the BOC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and full-time staff of the BOC. Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 4 BOC’S VISION AND MISSION Vision The BOC exists so that health care professionals worldwide have access to globally recognized standards of competence and exceptional credentialing programs that support them in the protection of the public and the provision of excellent patient care. Mission To provide exceptional credentialing programs for health care professionals to assure protection of the public. Values Integrity, Professionalism, Fairness, Transparency, Service Broadest Strategic Priority The BOC exists so that health care professionals worldwide have access to globally recognized standards of competence and exceptional credentialing programs that support them in the protection of the public and the provision of excellent patient care. Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 5 BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION The following job description includes a position summary, qualifications, responsibilities, terms, time commitment, etc. Position Summary Each board director serves as one of nine directors responsible for the development, implementation and management of the policies and procedures of the BOC. The BOC is the credentialing body for athletic training. The BOC ensures the protection of the public through established certification prerequisite requirements, development and administration of the BOC exam and establishment and management of continuing education requirements and the certification maintenance process. Of nine directors, six shall be BOC Certified Athletic Trainers (Athletic Trainer directors), one shall be a physician (physician director), one shall be a member of the public (public director) and one shall be a member of the corporate or educational community (corporate/educational director). The board will connect the interests of current and future certificants with operational performance. It will produce written governing policies that, at the broadest levels, address each category of organizational decision. Pertaining to certifications, the board will approve all requirements related to certification including eligibility, recertification, exam modification and the “BOC Standards of Professional Practice.” The board will ensure the fulfillment of strategic priorities, financial solvency and organizational integrity by holding the CEO accountable for successful achievement of the strategic priorities and adherence to management parameters. Qualifications for All Directors A person shall be eligible for appointment as a director who: 1. Does not hold elected or appointed office on a state, provincial or national regulatory board. 2. Does not serve on the CAATE Commission, NATA, Inc. or NATA Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors. 3. Demonstrates experience with oversight boards (e.g., NATA, CAATE, state athletic training organization, corporate structure, public or non-profit organizations). Athletic Trainer Director Qualifications Any BOC Certified Athletic Trainer shall be eligible for appointment as an Athletic Trainer director who: 1. Has been certified as an Athletic Trainer by the BOC for at least five years prior to appointment. 2. Is in good standing with the BOC. 3. Maintains current state license or equivalent credential in good standing if the state of their residence or practice regulates the profession of athletic training. 4. Possesses a current NPI number. Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 6 Physician Director Qualifications Any person shall be eligible for appointment as a physician director who: 1. Is licensed as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine. 2. Is currently recognized in good standing by the governmental authority responsible for licensure of their profession. 3. Demonstrates interest in health and safety through a willingness to be a physician medical advocate for consumers of athletic training services. Exclusions No public, physician or corporate/educational director shall practice as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer as their primary means of employment. No director shall have any familial or supervisory relationship with any other director or staff member. Specific Responsibilities Within the limits of the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures of the BOC, the board director, with appropriate delegations, shall: Overall 1. Seek to exemplify high ethical standards and to uphold and advance high ethical standards for the BOC and BOC Certified Athletic Trainers. Administration 1. Formulate and enact the policies of the BOC including fiduciary responsibilities. 2. Approve the Practice Standards and Codes of Professional Responsibility and the prerequisite eligibility requirements for certification as an Athletic Trainer. 3. Approve standards for the continuing education requirements of BOC Certified Athletic Trainers. 4. Approve standards for the certification maintenance of BOC Certified Athletic Trainers. 5. Establish and enact programs that promote and support the BOC’s credentials to the general public. 6. Approve programs that promote and support the BOC’s credentials by regulatory bodies. 7. Foster harmony and seek opportunities for collaboration with the NATA and other organizations that promote the advancement of the profession of athletic training. 8. Perform any other activities that may be approved by the BOC Board of Directors, so long as they are for purposes as described by Sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code as it may be amended and are in compliance with the requirements of the North Carolina Non-profit Corporation Act, Chapter 55A of the North Carolina General Statutes. 9. Formulate the strategic plan for the BOC.Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 7 Financial 1. Approve a budget for the BOC. 2. Approve reasonable exam fees that are consistent with the operating costs of the BOC and similar credentialing programs. 3. Formulate a long-term financial plan for the BOC, consistent with the goals of a non- profit organization. 4. Formulate and manage an investment plan for the BOC, consistent with the goals of a non-profit organization. Board Meetings and Conferences Calls 1. Prepare any pertinent agenda items and forward to the CEO for inclusion in board meetings and conference calls. 2. Prepare for board meetings and conference calls with materials provided by the CEO under direction of the board president. Term of Office Each director shall take office at the conclusion of the December meeting of the board in the year following their appointment and serve a term of three years. The terms shall be staggered. A director may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Reappointment is at the discretion of the board. Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest At the commencement of their term of office, each director shall sign an agreement stating that the director will not disclose any confidential information. If a question is raised as to the confidentiality of certain information, confidentiality will be determined by a vote of the directors. Each director will further agree to fully and promptly disclose to the BOC Board of Directors any existing, or potential conflict of interest the director may have, of either a personal, professional, business or financial nature. After full disclosure, the BOC Board of Directors shall determine whether the director shall be excused from voting on any matter involving the conflict. Time Commitment and Travel 1. The full board has a conference call each month. 2. Each board member participates in one or more board committees, which meet approximately four times per year. 3. The board has two face-to-face meetings annually, which are scheduled for two to three days. 4. All conference calls and meetings of the board require preparation time of an estimated maximum of two hours per week. Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 8 QUALIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS For each appointment, the BOC Board of Directors will assess its current skill set, requirements and needs, evaluating its current and prospective members against the following criteria. Diversity Each board member brings their own unique perspective to the BOC. According to the National and life experience to their service on a nonprofit board. With a diversity of experience, expertise, and perspectives a nonprofit is in a stronger position to face opportunities and The nominating committee utilizes the considerations below to establish diverse representation on the board. Diversity considerations include: • Gender/gender identity, age, ethnic, and racial diversity • Geographic diversity • Professional setting diversity Board Participation and Attendance It is important for the Nominating Committee to select members who will be active and committed. The Nominating Committee is interested in candidates who can commit to the following: • Attendance and participation at the two face-to-face board meetings and monthly conference calls • Participation as an active member on at least one board committee • Advanced preparation for regular board meetings and committee meetings • Advocating for the interests of the BOC between meetings Leadership, Guidance and Vision The BOC requires individuals who can share perspectives on issues and solutions related to the credentialing of athletic training, the health care environment and the needs of patients. Strategic leadership coming from the BOC Board of Directors is critical for the organization to achieve its ultimate purpose: The BOC exists so that health care professionals worldwide have access to globally recognized standards of competence and exceptional credentialing programs that support them in the protection of the public and the provision of excellent patient care. It is because of past boards that the BOC has maintained a cutting-edge philosophy in the provision of products and services and its philosophy on governance. 1 Diversity on Boards, http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/resources/resources-topic/boards-governance/diversity-boards Board of Directors Appointment Guide 2021 9 Image and Stature The BOC is a thought leader among the members of the Strategic Alliance (BOC, NATA, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and NATA Research and Education Foundation (NATA Foundation) for athletic training as well as the credentialing industry. Always willing to look at the big picture, the BOC has historically had no difficulty attracting candidates for board and committee service. The organization is one that does good work, is good to work for and with, and one that values diversity of opinion and constructive dialogue. Skills and Expertise Annually the Governance Committee will assess the competencies of current board members against the needs of the organization (in relation to its strategic plan) to identify skill and/or expertise gaps. The Nominating Committee will seek candidates who fill these gaps. The Nominating Committee will evaluate candidates based on these general criteria through a combination of written responses to questions and interviews. Next >