The Council of Board Professionals convened in early January 2024 to discuss the important work of identifying and framing issues of strategic importance for boards.
College and university campuses are forums for vigorous free speech and debate as well as safe spaces that aim to create a sense of belonging. Yet what happens when those two deeply held values are at odds with one another?
The October 2023 meeting of the AGB Council of Board Professionals engaged in a robust and insightful discussion on the topic of “Sustainable Presidential Leadership and Board Leadership Continuity.”
In late March, the Council of Board Professionals convened in person for the first time since its formation. The gathering was part of a larger set of events including the Board Professionals Conference and the National Conference on Trusteeship.
At the February 2023 Council of Board Professions convening, AGB Search senior executive consultants Janice Fitzgerald and Jim McCormick, EdD, engaged the council in a discussion on the process of presidential transitions and the role of the board professional.
During the November 2022 meeting of AGB’s Council of Board Professionals, understanding board readiness to address the critical role of technology and its profound impact on higher education was at the core of a lively and engaging discussion.
The August 2022 meeting of the AGB Council of Board Professionals took a deep dive into board readiness for the coming challenges as colleges and universities open for the 2022-23 semesters.
A recent meeting of AGB’s Council of Board Professionals focused on the concept of shared governance from the unique perspective of the board professional position.
During February’s Council of Board Professionals meeting, board professionals (BPs) from institutions, systems, and foundations discussed key issues related to board governance and advancing equitable student success, including how BPs should support the work of boards and institutional leaders as they: