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Mass Live—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said it is rare for a college to withhold money from students like this.
The EDU Ledger—As outlined by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, trustees are expected to uphold fiduciary responsibilities and provide sound oversight.
Inside Higher Ed—The architecture of shared governance was developed in 1966, when the American Association of University Professors, the American Council on Education and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges jointly issued the Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities.
Bulldog News—Dr. Louis D. Whitesides, South Carolina State University’s vice president for public service and agriculture and acting vice president for research, has been selected for the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education Class of 2026-27.
USA Today—“Many college and university governing boards maintain ethics or conduct policies that address confidentiality, fiduciary responsibilities and expectations for board members following official board actions,” the statement said.
Ottawa News Network—In a statement, [AGB] said: “The effectiveness of a governing board depends less on how trustees arrive in their position and more on whether they are equipped to fulfill their roles with fidelity to institutional mission.”
The EDU Ledger—Dr. Denise Jones Gregory will receive coaching in her role as president of Jackson State University, a role she has held as interim since May of 2025.
Government Technology—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at AGB, said he has watched as colleges focus on the “triumph of hope over reality.”
Mass Live—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said he has watched as colleges focus on the “triumph of hope over reality.”
The institutions that comprise Virginia’s higher education system are known nationally for their commitment to academic excellence and contributions to the social, political and scientific life of the commonwealth and the nation.
Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed 32 new members to governing boards at Virginia’s colleges and universities, continuing her effort to reshape higher education leadership across the commonwealth.