The governing boards of U.S. colleges and universities, typically called trustees or overseers, are among the least visible and most powerful individuals associated with a school.
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There is progress amid the discouraging developments about the state of veterans on campuses, Wick Sloane writes.
Notre Dame of Maryland recently made headlines for its controversial decision to increase enrollment by going co-ed. Here’s what school officials had to say about its most recent move to increase growth.
Dr. Kevin P. Reilly is president emeritus and regent professor with the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System, having served as president from 2004-13.
Seven years ago, Baylor University’s Board of Regents had a problem. Its handling of a notorious sexual-assault scandal had spurred a group of Baylor alumni, students, and faculty to demand reform of the 33-member board.
A new report in Washington Monthly shows a potential correlation between the diversity of college and university governing boards and graduation
When David Evans assumed the presidency of Southern Vermont College in 2015, he knew the job came with baggage.
A former administrator was accused of mishandling sexual assault issues at St. Norbert College. Now he’s a trustee and suing a graduate who publicly criticized his leadership.
University visitors function like a corporate board of directors – making long-term plans for the organization.
Dr. Merrill Schwartz has over 35 years of higher education experience in administration, consulting and facilitation, research, writing, and program development, including 27 years with AGB and nearly a decade with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
Catholic colleges and universities are having to revamp their governance structures as their founding religious orders take a step back, a new report says.
Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down following an investigation that found he had no knowledge or intent of research misconduct but nevertheless co-authored papers with “serious flaws.”