Table of Contents

Features

The Rankings Effect
By Christopher Connell

College rankings have become prominent in the college admissions process in recent decades. Several consumer media companies have developed their own rankings, which have put institutions in the spotlight. While many higher education leaders are critical of rankings because they don’t necessarily consider the individual student when deciding on the right college fit, boards of trustees should understand the role rankings have regarding the public perception of the institution and the impact it may have on the choice of where a student enrolls.

Transformative Lessons
By David Tobenkin

Five years ago, a global pandemic disrupted higher education on an unprecedented scale. Practically overnight, many colleges and universities had to pivot their educational model from in-person learning to remote learning. Some institutions reopened campuses that fall. Adapting quickly to the needs of students in a time of crisis demonstrated the agility that campuses can have in challenging times and is one of the many lessons learned since 2020.

Elevating Boards
By Dana Wilkie

Boards of trustees have champions in the board professionals who help manage their operations. Board professionals can help educate trustees on higher education governance issues, which can enhance board effectiveness to advance institutional success.

Departments and Columns

On My Agenda
Understanding Governance: Fiduciary Duty in a Fractured Landscape
By E. Thomas Sullivan

News in Brief
A Sampling of National Higher Education News

Inside AGB

Legal Standpoint
Fiduciary Duty Is the Law
By Thomas K. Hyatt

In Practice
The Advantages of Having a Trustee Chair a Search Committee for a New Provost
By James J. Greenfield and Thomas V. Whalen

Focus on the Presidency
Unapologetic Leadership: What You Gon’ Do With It?
By Keith Curry

From the Board Chair
Lifting Up and Encouraging Every Board Member
By Victoria E. Fimea

Reflections
An Untapped Resource
By Roger H. Hull

A Question For
What Should Trustees Know About Community Colleges?
An interview with Davis Jenkins

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