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The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is the only national association that serves the interests and needs of academic governing boards, boards of institutionally related foundations, and campus CEOs and other senior-level campus administrators. AGB has more than 1,200 member institutions—colleges and universities of all types (independent and public, four-year and two-year, and general and specialized) plus public college and university foundation boards.
It is an excellent source of information on issues related to higher education governance and leadership. To arrange an interview with an AGB expert, contact Amanda Adolph at 202.296.8400 or contact us by email.
Recent Press Releases
April 29, 2010 - AGB Announces Establishment of Search Consulting Business
AGB in the News
Stuck in the Middle
Inside Higher Ed, August 31, 2010
"The preferable option with a well-functioning board, said Richard Novak, senior vice president for programs and research at the governing boards' association, is for a board's chairman to work directly through the president, asking the chief executive directly for the necessary information and then, if the board is not satisfied, telling the president that trustees feel the need to go to staff members for more."
Inside Higher Ed, August 31, 2010
"The preferable option with a well-functioning board, said Richard Novak, senior vice president for programs and research at the governing boards' association, is for a board's chairman to work directly through the president, asking the chief executive directly for the necessary information and then, if the board is not satisfied, telling the president that trustees feel the need to go to staff members for more."
Trustees Urged to Consider Internal Candidates as Leaders
The Chronicle Letter for College and University Trustees, May 1, 2010
"Colleges hurt themselves by not thinking seriously about internal candidates as possible successors to their presidents. And boards should spend more time fostering relationships with professors. Those were among the messages delivered at the annual meeting of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
The Chronicle Letter for College and University Trustees, May 1, 2010
"Colleges hurt themselves by not thinking seriously about internal candidates as possible successors to their presidents. And boards should spend more time fostering relationships with professors. Those were among the messages delivered at the annual meeting of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
Self Improvement: On University governance and management
Harvard Magazine, May 1, 2010
"But such transparency—increasingly expected of diverse institutions—might help illuminate problems or opportunities, and engender support for University goals. Coincidentally, the Association of Governing Boards’ recent update of principles for institutional governance emphasizes open communication and transparency."
Harvard Magazine, May 1, 2010
"But such transparency—increasingly expected of diverse institutions—might help illuminate problems or opportunities, and engender support for University goals. Coincidentally, the Association of Governing Boards’ recent update of principles for institutional governance emphasizes open communication and transparency."
