Richard Novak

Rich Novak is senior vice president for Programs & Research and leads the Ingram Center for Public Trusteeship & Governance at AGB.  He oversees the association’s programs and research for both public and private members.  The Ingram Center’s mission is to strengthen the relationship between academic institutions and state governments by enhancing the performance and capacity of governing boards.  While at AGB, Rich has directed special initiatives on board and presidential leadership; led a multi-state study on the effectiveness of public college and university governing boards; worked to incorporate environmental sustainability into governing board agendas; and directed or co-directed studies in several states, including Maryland, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey.  Internationally, he has co-directed a project on governance for the Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt funded by UNESCO, consulted with the Ireland Higher Education Authority, and worked extensively in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

RichN@agb.org