Events - IECG | Naveen Jindal School of Management

HK Panel — January 30, 2025 IECG Breakfast Meeting Panel Speakers, from left to right, Adam Van de Berghe, Jim Lavelle, Rick Gove, Nichole Jordan, with IECG Executive Director, Gregg Ballew

Effective corporate governance requires dedicated focus and ample knowledge. We bring experts to our prestigious events every year. Join us to gain the latest knowledge of the law, rules, practices, and processes pertinent to business management in the Dallas Metroplex.

Upcoming Events and Programs

Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Governance

Who should attend: Potential and Present Directors of Nonprofit Organizations.
This certificate program will provide everything a potential director needs to know about being on the board of a nonprofit organization. Also, for present nonprofit directors, it will provide information you should have known before you said yes!

Program Overview

Participants must complete all six modules and tests to be eligible for the certificate.

3.8 CPE credit hours available per module. No prerequisites are required.

Fall 2025 Classes
Modules 5 & 6 – November 6, 2025

Spring Classes 2026
Modules 1 & 2 – February 5, 2026
Modules 3 & 4 – April 2, 2026
Modules 5 & 6 – May 7, 2026

Please note the schedule and teaching modality of classes may be subject to change. Tentatively, classes will be held at The Naveen Jindal School of Management located at UT Dallas. Typically, the schedule for two modules taught on the same day is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Date: October 22, 2025

Panel Discussion:
Topic – Beyond the Bottom Line: Unlocking the Power of Quality of Earnings Reports

Strategic insights for boards, management, and investors. In today’s dynamic corporate environment, understanding the true quality of reported earnings is more critical than ever. This panel brings together financial and corporate governance experts to explore how Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports reveal the real story behind the numbers. Whether you’re guiding strategy as a board member, managing operations from the C-Suite, or making investment decisions as an investor, this session will provide actionable insights into how QoE analysis supports transparency, valuation accuracy, and long-term performance.

(Exclusive to Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance members)

The Roundtable Meeting will be held at The Naveen Jindal School of Management located at UT Dallas.

TBD
More information will be provided in the Fall.

You must be a current Institute Member to attend.

See Certificate Handout Details Program Overview

The UTD Professional Governance Certificate Program is sponsored by the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance (IECG) at UTD’s Jindal School of Management in partnership with the American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD) and Corporate Board Member. This program is targeted to former professional and Olympic athletes who aspire to be candidates for corporate board positions. In addition to a robust academic curriculum, the program also incorporates board service preparation and search support, and professional director mentoring, events and membership affiliations.