Publications By Topic: The Presidency
Publications
2011
In these financially challenging times, chief executive officers of today’s colleges and universities are expected to serve as their institutions’ lead fundraisers. Still,...
Publications
2010
In this publication, Richard Morrill focuses on the president, the board, and other decision-making systems and relationships. An assessment should be an opportunity “for the...
Reports and Surveys
2010
College and university chief executives as well as board leaders have sought advice from AGB concerning whether presidents should accept positions on corporate and other...
Publications
2010
“Succession planning with an emphasis on internal leadership development is essential in meeting the leadership challenges we anticipate.”
Drawing on her background as...
Publications
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...
Publications
2009
Presidential Search Package - Updated for 2008
The package contains:
Presidential Compensation in Higher Education
AGB's immensely popular and useful treatise on the issues...
Publications
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...
Publications
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...
Reports and Surveys
2008
In 2008 AGB conducted a survey of member institutions to find out more
about the typical work and membership of boards' executive committees
and the relationship between...
Publications
2008
The issues surrounding presidential compensation in higher education have become ever more challenging since 2000, when AGB first published this popular guide on the topic....
Publications
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...
Publications
2000
This groundbreaking book describes how boards and presidents can build stronger, more effective relationships through systematic board self-assessment linked with...
Publications
1998
This booklet features an overview of the roles and tasks associated with conducting a presidential search, including how to assemble a search committee and define its...
Publications
1997
Tracks the presidential search process from establishing leadership criteria to appointing a new chief executive.
Publications
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...
Publications
1996
This concise paper guides board members through the difficult task of finding an effective chief executive when their institution needs leadership most after one president...
Publications
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,...
Publications
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,...
Publications
The Finding a New President portfolio includes:
"Presidential Transition Teams: Fostering a Collaborative Transition Process" (July/August 2009)
"The Leadership Imperative...
