Based on the Sweet Briar College Case answer the following questions.

1. Although the Sweet Briar College board was not found to have acted illegally, which of the legal responsibilities of boards discussed in this chapter were most relevant to its actions in deciding to close the college? (Chapter 4 Non Profit Management)

2. Should the board of Sweet Briar College have taken actions earlier to avoid the financial pressures that led it to consider closure? If so, what actions might the board have considered?

3. Compare and contrast the role of the nonprofit board to what you know of for-profit boards.

4. Which board has the more difficult job?