AGB advocates on behalf of our members. We work to ensure the views of our members are at the forefront of state and federal policy discussions regarding board governance, institutional leadership, student success, and institutional vitality. We work to improve society’s understanding and perception of the value of higher education. And we sponsor a number of other advocacy projects that address pressing issues in higher education.
The most pressing public policy issues facing college and university boards of trustees and foundation boards in 2025 and 2026, in the estimation of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and a higher education advisory panel, are outlined below. Click to read more, access related AGB resources, and review questions boards should consider.
After months of negotiation, Congress has passed a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that includes significant higher education provisions. This legislation carries broad implications for higher education and will impact federal student aid, program eligibility, regulatory oversight, and institutional operations.
AGB launched The Guardians Initiative to involve college and university board members in countering growing skepticism about the value of higher education.
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