Access to the Knowledge Center is an exclusive benefit for AGB members. Use these resources to understand the issues confronting your organization, prepare yourself for effective boardroom performance, and fulfill your responsibilities as a trustee.
Knowledge Center
Find the resources you need.
September/October 2024
Features:
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- The Role of Governing Boards in Advancing Climate Action
- College Apprenticeship Programs in the Spotlight
- The Peculiarities of Higher Education Mergers and Acquisitions
- Blemished Presidents Deserve a Second Chance
Memoranda of Understanding Between Public Institutions and Affiliated Foundations
A well-structured memorandum of understanding (MOU) documents key legal and operational aspects of an institution-foundation partnership. It serves important legal functions by specifying roles and responsibilities, appropriate use of state resources, and policies and practices supporting good stewardship, transparency, and alignment.
Board members must stay ahead of complex issues that are constantly changing. These resources will help you explore and assess issues with just the right level of detail.
For new trustees, the boardroom is a new world. Quickly get up to speed on how boards operate, who does what, and how board members serve as partners to their presidents.
Find resources for your type of organization, including individual institutions, members of public university systems, and fundraising organizations.
Fulfill your specific duties—whether you serve on or support a board or board committee.
Understand the purpose, responsibilities, and composition of higher education’s key board committees.
Different people learn in different ways. AGB supports you by providing resources in a wide range of formats.