Blog Posts

March 09, 2026 - Whether from public or private institutions, foundations, or systems, all governing board members share an interest in and commitment to their institutions, to their mission, and to the students they serve. They are eager to use their expertise, knowledge, and …

March 04, 2026 - You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available. As campuses move through the final stretch of the academic year, March offers a natural moment for reflection and renewal. Spring …

March 03, 2026 - Is your board portal helping you govern, or just helping you get by? For board professionals, governance leaders, and trustees in higher education, understanding the true impact of your board portal is crucial. This article will highlight the patterns to …

February 20, 2026 - Higher education governing boards are stewards of both legacy and possibility. Board members are fiduciaries who must protect the legacies of their institutions by safeguarding institutional assets, ensuring financial sustainability, and upholding mission integrity. Yet the urgency of now presses in: …

February 10, 2026 - You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available. This is my first CEO Update since the AGB Board of Directors announced that I will serve as the association’s permanent …

February 10, 2026 - Crises don’t send RSVPs, but you can decide, well in advance, whether your institution will wobble or hold steady when one arrives. When a crisis developed at our institutions, the first call came the way these calls always do, short, urgent, …

January 26, 2026 - Higher education has always been exceptional at scaling impact through human capital. When a new initiative launches, when student needs grow, when fundraising goals increase, or when compliance requirements expand, the instinctive response is often the same: hire another coordinator, …

January 23, 2026 - Let’s open with a simple value proposition that undergirds the 2026 AGB Board Professionals Conference in Denver, March 26–28: “Your Board and Your Institution Need You—Now More than Ever” Each one of us who commits to the enduring value of higher education …

January 12, 2026 - As 2025 drew to a close, the December meeting of the Council of Board Professionals focused on the high-pressure environment higher education faces at the federal level. The sheer volume of sweeping changes that higher education experienced during the past …

January 06, 2026 - You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available. I hope you had a chance to enjoy the holiday break and take some time to rest and recharge. As we begin …