The Student Success Imperative – What Boards Need to Know

Student success isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity for institutional sustainability. As demographic shifts and evolving learner needs reshape higher education, governing boards must take an active role in ensuring that their institutions not only enroll students but also support them through graduation and beyond. Without a strong commitment to student success, institutions risk declining enrollment, reduced retention, and weakened long-term viability.

Join AGB for an insightful discussion designed to equip board members with the essential knowledge needed to foster student success in today’s evolving educational landscape. This session will explore:

• Why student success should be a top board priority—and how it connects to long-term institutional health.
• When to intervene—early warning signs of enrollment and retention challenges.
• What key student success metrics to monitor—from persistence and completion rates to equity gaps and career outcomes.
• How boards can champion policies and investments that support holistic student success and institutional resilience.

By aligning board strategies with institutional goals, board members can help their institutions not only survive but thrive in the face of demographic shifts and changing student needs.

Speaker:

Kemal M. Atkins, trustee, San Francisco Bay University; former vice president, Keene State College and Delaware State University; consultant, AGB