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September/October 2021
Features:
- The Personal Qualities of Leaders during the COVID-19 Era
- Scenario Planning in Three Modes
- Trusteeship Leadership: The Foundation of Building an Effective President-Board Partnership
Higher Education Business Models Under Stress
By Melody Rose and Larry D. Large
The business model of many U.S. higher education institutions is under serious stress and may no longer be sustainable. Higher education leaders must reimagine the business model and consider a range of graceful transitions, from strategic affiliations, partnerships, mergers, or even closures. By conducting graceful transitions, governing boards can help improve the affordability of a postsecondary education.
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.
