AGB in the News
The Failure of Trusteeship at Penn State
The Huffington Post, January 12, 2012
"When I became a trustee the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges sent trustees throughout our country a copy of Golding's book, which has a forward by William H. Gates, Sr. ... I cannot help but wonder if President Spanier or his board of trustees read the following: '(The board and the president) should be able to ask any questions, with neither side feeling threatened or intimidated. It doesn't always work that way, but it should.' And, 'The conduct of all activities by all persons representing the corporation in any way, at any time, must be right and proper.'"
The Huffington Post, January 12, 2012
"When I became a trustee the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges sent trustees throughout our country a copy of Golding's book, which has a forward by William H. Gates, Sr. ... I cannot help but wonder if President Spanier or his board of trustees read the following: '(The board and the president) should be able to ask any questions, with neither side feeling threatened or intimidated. It doesn't always work that way, but it should.' And, 'The conduct of all activities by all persons representing the corporation in any way, at any time, must be right and proper.'"
Major Mergers in Georgia
Inside HigherEd, January 6, 2012
"'It's very easy to underestimate the differences in cultures' between two colleges,' said Ellen Chaffee, a former college president and senior fellow with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. She said merely proposing a merger 'creates new problems.''
Inside HigherEd, January 6, 2012
"'It's very easy to underestimate the differences in cultures' between two colleges,' said Ellen Chaffee, a former college president and senior fellow with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. She said merely proposing a merger 'creates new problems.''
Trustees Take a Pass
Inside HigherEd, December 15, 2011
"Richard Novak, senior vice president for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, which represents more than 34,000 trustees across the country, said the structure of the report -- pitting the opinions of two groups of trustees against one another, portraying one group as a dejected minority -- obscures what is really going on in board rooms."
Inside HigherEd, December 15, 2011
"Richard Novak, senior vice president for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, which represents more than 34,000 trustees across the country, said the structure of the report -- pitting the opinions of two groups of trustees against one another, portraying one group as a dejected minority -- obscures what is really going on in board rooms."
Colleges Strengthen Oversight Plans in Response to Sex-Abuse Allegations
The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 5, 2011
"Governing boards are also asking for guidance on asserting their leadership during crises, and looking for better ways to monitor their own performance in university oversight, said Richard D. Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 5, 2011
"Governing boards are also asking for guidance on asserting their leadership during crises, and looking for better ways to monitor their own performance in university oversight, said Richard D. Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
UT System has history of dust-ups concerning investment disclosure
The Austin American-Statesman, November 23, 2011
"'I would urge the regents and their legal counsel to say, 'Look, we didn't do anything unlawful, but in the spirit of openness, let's revisit our conflict of interest principles and perhaps revise them so there isn't any controversy or doubt in the future,' said Richard Novak, senior vice president of programs and research at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
The Austin American-Statesman, November 23, 2011
"'I would urge the regents and their legal counsel to say, 'Look, we didn't do anything unlawful, but in the spirit of openness, let's revisit our conflict of interest principles and perhaps revise them so there isn't any controversy or doubt in the future,' said Richard Novak, senior vice president of programs and research at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
Penn State football needs a time out
The Christian Science Monitor, November 22, 2011
"the Association of Governing Boards (AGB), has been stiffening its advice in recent years. 'Clearly, the impact of intercollegiate athletics on the higher education experience has challenged those responsible for leading America’s colleges and universities,' the AGB states. It warns of widening perceptions that 'our society glorifies athletic accomplishment far more than academic achievement.'"
The Christian Science Monitor, November 22, 2011
"the Association of Governing Boards (AGB), has been stiffening its advice in recent years. 'Clearly, the impact of intercollegiate athletics on the higher education experience has challenged those responsible for leading America’s colleges and universities,' the AGB states. It warns of widening perceptions that 'our society glorifies athletic accomplishment far more than academic achievement.'"
Failure to Alert Board Cost Penn State's Leadership Dearly
The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 18, 2011
"Richard D. Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges [said regarding when a board should step forward when a grand-jury proceeding is being conducted.], 'It's certainly something more boards need to understand when they assess risk ... and a question that institutional general counsels around the country and others will be looking at as one of the outgrowths to this sad event.'"
The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 18, 2011
"Richard D. Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges [said regarding when a board should step forward when a grand-jury proceeding is being conducted.], 'It's certainly something more boards need to understand when they assess risk ... and a question that institutional general counsels around the country and others will be looking at as one of the outgrowths to this sad event.'"
Regents’ Ties to Receive More Scrutiny
The New York Times, October 27, 2011
"A 2008 survey conducted by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges of its member institutions showed that nearly 80 percent of public boards that responded had a policy regarding conflicts of interest. Roughly 50 percent required members to sign an annual statement."
The New York Times, October 27, 2011
"A 2008 survey conducted by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges of its member institutions showed that nearly 80 percent of public boards that responded had a policy regarding conflicts of interest. Roughly 50 percent required members to sign an annual statement."
Trustees Found to Be Engaged, in Need of More Training
Inside HigherEd, October 26, 2011
"Trustees of public and private colleges are generally well engaged with the institutions on whose boards they serve, but could also benefit from more education, according to a study released Tuesday by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
Inside HigherEd, October 26, 2011
"Trustees of public and private colleges are generally well engaged with the institutions on whose boards they serve, but could also benefit from more education, according to a study released Tuesday by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges."
A New Tea(m) on the Field
Inside HigherEd, October 21, 2011
"Rich Novak, senior vice president for programs and research at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said it is less important where a candidate comes from or how he or she is elected than how he or she governs when actually placed on the board. 'Problems come about when someone seeks the seat because they have a cause, a grudge, or some specific issue or agenda they want to bring into the boardroom,' he said. 'But that happens with appointed boards as well as elected.'”
Inside HigherEd, October 21, 2011
"Rich Novak, senior vice president for programs and research at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said it is less important where a candidate comes from or how he or she is elected than how he or she governs when actually placed on the board. 'Problems come about when someone seeks the seat because they have a cause, a grudge, or some specific issue or agenda they want to bring into the boardroom,' he said. 'But that happens with appointed boards as well as elected.'”
Feeling the Heat
Inside HigherEd, October 5, 2011
"Richard Novak, vice president for programs and research for AGB, said there are some advantages to having a statewide community college governing board. They can set a clear agenda and public message “that you can hitch your wagon to.” Novak says boards in Kentucky and Tennessee are particularly strong."
Inside HigherEd, October 5, 2011
"Richard Novak, vice president for programs and research for AGB, said there are some advantages to having a statewide community college governing board. They can set a clear agenda and public message “that you can hitch your wagon to.” Novak says boards in Kentucky and Tennessee are particularly strong."
University regents should focus on entire state
San Antonio Express, September 30, 2011
"Richard Novak from AGB (Association of Governing Boards of College and Universities) is absolutely correct. A regent must be an independent thinker and not afraid to challenge the status quo, and should not micromanage or try to force a top-down decision."
San Antonio Express, September 30, 2011
"Richard Novak from AGB (Association of Governing Boards of College and Universities) is absolutely correct. A regent must be an independent thinker and not afraid to challenge the status quo, and should not micromanage or try to force a top-down decision."
Accountability on the Quad
The New York Times, August 31, 2011
"If more colleges and universities would adopt the recommendations of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, we’d see fewer violations of N.C.A.A. rules and of the law."
The New York Times, August 31, 2011
"If more colleges and universities would adopt the recommendations of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, we’d see fewer violations of N.C.A.A. rules and of the law."
A Faculty (Led) Search
Inside HigherEd, August 25, 2011
"The Association of Governing Boards advises colleges and universities to make each search committee representative of the institution the leader will represent. Merrill P. Schwartz, director of research for AGB, says it is not unusual to have strong faculty representation on such a committee. 'It requires many seats at the table to represent the diversity of disciplines and campuses in the system,' she says."
Inside HigherEd, August 25, 2011
"The Association of Governing Boards advises colleges and universities to make each search committee representative of the institution the leader will represent. Merrill P. Schwartz, director of research for AGB, says it is not unusual to have strong faculty representation on such a committee. 'It requires many seats at the table to represent the diversity of disciplines and campuses in the system,' she says."
New UNC board has secretive get-together
The Charlotte Observer, August 18, 2011
"Discussion at the event was facilitated by Terry MacTaggart, a senior fellow with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, a national organization that serves academic boards. The detailed agenda included topics such as: what it means to be a high-performing board; board leadership and communication; informed advocacy and support for the university; and what the board needs from its president and vice versa."
The Charlotte Observer, August 18, 2011
"Discussion at the event was facilitated by Terry MacTaggart, a senior fellow with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, a national organization that serves academic boards. The detailed agenda included topics such as: what it means to be a high-performing board; board leadership and communication; informed advocacy and support for the university; and what the board needs from its president and vice versa."
