Fix the Structure, Fuel the Strategy: Rethinking Board Committees

Is your board’s committee structure fueling strategic progress—or just checking boxes?

In today’s high-stakes higher education landscape, every committee meeting needs to matter. This webinar will show you how to turn your board’s committee structure into a powerful engine for engagement, informed oversight, and mission-driven leadership.

Whether you’re tackling enrollment challenges, financial sustainability, or governance reform, how your committees are structured can make or break your board’s effectiveness. We’ll explore how forward-thinking institutions are streamlining committee work, breaking down silos, and aligning board energy with what matters most.

You’ll learn:

• How to design or refine committees that focus on strategy, not just reporting
• Tactics for restructuring outdated committee systems to meet emerging challenges
• Real-world examples of boards that transformed committee work to drive results
• Tips for better cross-committee coordination, smarter agendas, and clearer charges
• Tools to assess committee performance and boost accountability

Whether you’re planning a full committee overhaul or looking for smart upgrades, this session will equip you to lead change with purpose, clarity, and impact.

Speakers:

Ted Long, PhD, president emeritus, Elizabethtown College; consultant, AGB
John Roberson, PhD, special assistant to the provost, Campbell University
Carlton Brown, PhD, interim board chair, San Francisco Bay University; consultant, AGB