Happy New Year! I invite you to view this month’s CEO update, which focuses on your AGB in 2024.
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As I outline in my video message, the fate of higher education depends on quality board governance.
AGB is excited to join you in stepping up to the call. This year, we are emphasizing four strategic issues identified by our members. Review some of the resources below to get started. We look forward to being your partner, ally, and confidant in 2024.
Resources for Institutions
Governance fundamentals
Issue #1: Board independence and leadership
- AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Influences Impacting Governing Board Independence and Leadership (Board of Directors’ statement)
- Influences on Board Independence and Leadership Toolkit (toolkit)
Issue #2: Student success, the student experience, and inclusion
- Board Responsibility for Equitable Student Success (toolkit)
- Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit (toolkit)
Issue #3: Leadership support and succession planning
- Presidential Transitions: Leadership Succession Planning for Long-Term Sustainability (webinar)
- Assessing and Developing College and University Presidents (book)
Issue #4: Innovation and digital transformation
- “Student Talent Helps Brandeis Put Data to Work” (Trusteeship magazine article)
- “Fostering Change in Higher Education” (Trusteeship article)
Resources for Foundations
Governance fundamentals
Issue #1: Board independence and leadership
- AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Influences Impacting Governing Board Independence and Leadership (Board of Directors’ statement)
- Influences on Board Independence and Leadership Toolkit (toolkit)
Issue #2: Student success, the student experience, and inclusion
- “Foundations, DE&I, and the Supreme Court Race-Based Admissions Decision” (blog post)
- “Foundations of Consequence: Student-Focused Philanthropy” (Trusteeship magazine article)
Issue #3: Leadership support and succession planning
- Foundation CEO Toolkit (toolkit)
- Trusteeship Podcast Episode 38: Reflections from a Foundation Leader (podcast episode)
Issue #4: Innovation and digital transformation
Resources for Systems
Governance fundamentals
Issue #1: Board independence and leadership
- AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Influences Impacting Governing Board Independence and Leadership (Board of Directors’ statement)
- Influences on Board Independence and Leadership Toolkit (toolkit)
Issue #2: Student success, the student experience, and inclusion
- Board Responsibility for Equitable Student Success (toolkit)
- Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit (toolkit)
Issue #3: Leadership support and succession planning
- Assessing and Developing College and University Presidents (book)
- “Governing and Hiring for Systemness” (Trusteeship magazine article)
Issue #4: Innovation and digital transformation
- Assessing Board Readiness to Lead Change in Public Higher Education Systems (book)
- “Fostering Change in Higher Education” (Trusteeship magazine article)
Regards,
Ellen