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The AGB Governance Practice Score is an annual member-exclusive benefit designed to help boards assess and strengthen their governance practices across key areas of responsibility.
Built specifically for higher education institutions, systems, and institutionally related foundations, the Governance Practice Score provides boards with a clear picture of governance strengths, areas for improvement, and practical next steps for continuous development.
What the Governance Practice Score Measures
Boards are evaluated across six core governance domains:
Written Documents
Updating Documents
Policies and Practices
Strategic Planning and Budget
Chief Executive Oversight
Board Assessment
This tool helps boards better understand whether their governance practices are aligned with leading practices and positioned to support long-term success.
What You Receive
Each participating board receives:
Governance Practice Score Report
A customized report outlining governance strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
Governance Domain Analysis
Visual scoring across six governance categories to help prioritize improvement efforts.
Governance Maturity Level
An evaluation that places boards into one of five governance levels: Emerging, Developing, Established, Advancing, or Leading.
Three-Year Development Plan
A practical roadmap with recommended governance priorities, action steps, and curated AGB resources tailored to your board’s current level.
When to Use This Tool
The Governance Practice Score is available annually as an exclusive benefit for AGB members.
Boards can use the assessment year over year to:
Track governance progress.
Benchmark practices over time.
Identify emerging governance risks.
Support board development and strategic planning.
Reinforce a culture of continuous improvement.
Enhance Your Results with AGB Consulting
Boards seeking additional support can work with AGB Consulting to accelerate governance improvement through:
Board workshops and retreats.
Board assessments.
Governance reviews.
Strategic planning support.
Succession planning.
President and CEO assessment support.
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