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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 1,250 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 Julie Bourbon at 202.296.8400 or contact us by email.
Recent Press Releases
AGB in the News
Harvard, BU trustee conflicts are cited
The Boston Globe, May 1, 2012
"Richard Legon - president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the industry group for trustees - said such conflicts are not something that can always be avoided or that need to be fully avoided. The key is adhering to a policy to address them and taking transparency seriously."
The Boston Globe, May 1, 2012
"Richard Legon - president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the industry group for trustees - said such conflicts are not something that can always be avoided or that need to be fully avoided. The key is adhering to a policy to address them and taking transparency seriously."
Political maneuvering over Poly is deja vu
The Tampa Tribune, April 29, 2012
"The Legislature's action 'undermines the authority, the stature of the Board of Governors,' Novak said from Washington, where he works with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. And here's the problem with that. 'Resources get dispersed on competing activities,' Novak said. 'Needs of certain segments of the population get ignored, resources are spent on activities they shouldn't be spent on.' In short, precious funding is wasted."
The Tampa Tribune, April 29, 2012
"The Legislature's action 'undermines the authority, the stature of the Board of Governors,' Novak said from Washington, where he works with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. And here's the problem with that. 'Resources get dispersed on competing activities,' Novak said. 'Needs of certain segments of the population get ignored, resources are spent on activities they shouldn't be spent on.' In short, precious funding is wasted."
College Leaders Resist Pull to Stray From Mission
The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 23, 2012
"Indeed, the voices calling for colleges to prepare students for employment, or to stimulate stagnant economies with research breakthroughs, are often louder than those suggesting higher education is really about building better human beings, several panelists and attendees posited at the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities 2012 National Conference on Trusteeship."
The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 23, 2012
"Indeed, the voices calling for colleges to prepare students for employment, or to stimulate stagnant economies with research breakthroughs, are often louder than those suggesting higher education is really about building better human beings, several panelists and attendees posited at the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities 2012 National Conference on Trusteeship."
