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Effective Committees Set
2011
The basic purpose and principles of effective board committees remain constant across higher education, regardless of institutional type, mission, or size. The Effective...
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The Audit Committee
2011
The audit committee serves as the guardian of an institution's most valuable asset: its reputation.  As colleges and universities have become subject to intense scrutiny...
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Effective Governing Boards: A Guide for Members of Governing Boards of Independent Colleges and Universities
2009
This revised edition updates AGB's list of governing board responsibilities, emphasizing board accountability, academic quality and board member conduct. Especially useful in...
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New-Trustee Survival Kit INDEPENDENT
2009
Each New Trustee Survival Kit contains five quick-reading Board Basics on key topics ranging from ethics and values to finance and fund-raising responsibilities: The Board's...
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New-Trustee Survival Kit PUBLIC VERSION
2009
Each New Trustee Survival Kit contains four quick-reading Board Basics on key topics ranging from ethics and values to finance and fund-raising responsibilities: The...
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THE FUNDAMENTALS SET - Independent Version
2009
The Fundamentals Set of six quick-reading Board Basics booklets is the best source of information on board structure and the responsibilities of trusteeship. The...
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THE FUNDAMENTALS SET - Public Version
2009
The Fundamentals Set of six quick-reading Board Basics booklets is the best source of information on board structure and the responsibilities of trusteeship. The...
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Understanding Financial Statements: A Strategic Guide for Independent College and University Governing Boards, 2nd Edition
2009
Much has happened in the ten years since Understanding Financial Statements was first published, not only from a financial reporting perspective but also from an economic,...
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The New Ethics of Trusteeship: How Public College and University Trustees Can Meet Higher Public Expectations
2008
Expectations of trustees have undergone a dramatic change in the wake of the Enron debacle, the new strictures of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and several new state policies, laws...
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A Guide to Updating the Board's Conflict of Interest Policy
2006
Aids institutional personnel as they consider how to update and administer the board's conflict-of-interest policy. Discusses legal principles and standards in such areas as...
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BOARD LEADERSHIP SET - Independent Version
2000
The expanded Board Leadership Set is a must-read for trustees who wish to enhance their board's overall effectiveness. The Board Leadership Set includes: New Trustee...
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Presidential and Board Assessment in Higher Education: Purposes, Policies, and Strategies
2000
This groundbreaking book describes how boards and presidents can build stronger, more effective relationships through systematic board self-assessment linked with...
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Institutional Ethics and Values
1998
This booklet by the president of Samford University describes the obligation of every governing board as an entity and every individual trustee to develop and maintain a...
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Renewing the Academic Presidency: Stronger Leadership for Tougher Times
1996
A "must read" report for presidents, boards, faculty, and public officials. Calls for collaboration to reshape shared governance with an eye toward strengthening the ability...
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THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT SET - Independent Version
1993
The relationship between the board chair and the chief executive is critical to the success of the institution. The newest Board Basic set, The Chair and the President,...
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THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT SET - Public Version
1993
The relationship between the board chair and the chief executive is critical to the success of the institution. The newest Board Basic set, The Chair and the President,...
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Managing Risk and Conflict of Interest (The Best of Trusteeship)
The Managing Risk and Conflict of Interest portfolio includes: "Students and Risk: Eight Critical Issues" (November/December 2010) "Vitiating Vulnerability" (September/...