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About AGB
At the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), we believe in the power of higher education to transform lives, strengthen inclusive democracy, and support a thriving society. We believe that strong higher education starts with great governing boards. AGB provides advocacy, leading practices, educational resources, expert support, and renowned programs that advance board excellence for 40,000 AGB members from more than 2,000 institutions and foundations. For more than 100 years, AGB has been the trusted authority for board members, chief executives, board professionals, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership. Learn more at AGB.org.
Our areas of expertise
- College, university, and related foundation governance
- Higher education leadership and executive search
- Board and presidential assessment
- Shared governance
- Governance and student success
- Higher education business models and finance
Meet some of our experts
Fram Virjee
President and CEO
As the president and CEO of AGB, Framroze “Fram” M. Virjee is responsible for the leadership and operations of the $17 million national organization serving more than 2,000 institutions, college and university systems, and associated foundations representing more than 40,000 individual trustees around the world…
Mary Papazian
Executive Vice President
With more than 35 years of experience in higher education, Mary Papazian, PhD, serves as AGB’s primary thought leader on board governance and integrates AGB’s thought leadership throughout the association’s resources and services, including research and publications, member convenings, consulting, and executive search…
David Bass
Executive Director for Philanthropic Governance
David Bass serves as AGB’s executive director for philanthropic governance, providing thought leadership on board governance and leadership best practices that relate to philanthropy in higher education. He oversees the development of programs and resources…
Cristin Toutsi Grigos
Senior Vice President and Chief Content and Programs Officer
Cristin Toutsi Grigos joined AGB in 2008 and currently serves as the senior vice president and chief content and programs officer. She is responsible for identifying and optimizing the content and program needs of AGB members, from enduring to cutting-edge issues, as well as prioritizing and overseeing the creation of new content…
Rod McDavis
Managing Principal, AGB Search
Rod McDavis, PhD brings more than 45 years of institutional leadership to his roles as interim managing director of AGB Consulting and managing principal of AGB Search. As a professor, dean, provost, university vice president, and university president, he is uniquely qualified to help higher education boards…
And many others
Our conference events
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The National Conference on Trusteeship is the country’s largest gathering of higher education board members. Attendees include board members, chief executives, and senior administrators who oversee and implement institutional strategy at the highest levels.
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The Board Professionals Conference, designed by working practitioners in the field provides education, networking opportunities with peers and industry experts, and invaluable collaboration opportunities for the staff member tasked with supporting the college, university, or foundation governing board.
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The Foundation Leadership Forum is the only national convening of college and university foundation leaders, bringing together board members, chief executives, campus leaders, and industry experts to tackle the challenges of public higher education philanthropy.
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Learn more about AGB events.
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