More than a decade ago, AGB published a report titled The Leadership Imperative that focused on the relationship between the governing board and the president in colleges and universities.
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One of the most pressing issues faced by governing boards is supporting strong leadership at the presidential level. AGB’s publication Top Strategic Issues for Boards 2022–2023 identified the preparation of new leaders for higher education as one of the top five issues.
AGB has a long history of scanning the higher education environment and developing programs and publications to support boards and board members as new issues emerge and existing situations change substantially.
AGB’s Council of Board Chairs and Council of Presidents held in-person meetings recently at the National Conference on Trusteeship in San Diego.
The most effective boards exercise leadership in many ways. They constantly scan the national landscape for issues related to higher education and carefully consider implications for their institutions.
Anyone following the national press about intercollegiate athletics knows that there are big changes playing out in this arena.
Sooner or later, most college and university presidents are asked about their worst fears—what keeps them up at night or wakes them with anxious thoughts in the middle of the night.
AGB’s Council Presidents met on September 14 to discuss presidential roles and responsibilities for board effectiveness.
AGB’s Council of Board Chairs met virtually in June 2021 and was joined by a panel of presidents from AGB’s Council of Presidents. Below are the takeaways from the engaging conversation at this event.
AGB’s Council of Presidents recently gathered to discuss two essential topics: 1) institutionwide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives—and how boards can make a difference; and 2) lessons learned from the fall semester and implications for spring and beyond in a COVID-19 environment.