Historically Black Colleges & Universities

In today’s dynamic environment deciding what to share with each constituent group—internal, external, partners—when to share, and how to deliver the information poses particular challenges.

January 11, 2021 - An alumnus and senior executive with a global financial services firm told me in the early 2000s that the liberal arts college I served should launch a management information systems degree. He complained that he had to hire graduates from …

The only large-scale event by and for higher education board professionals. At the 2021 virtual event, you will build your expertise, enhance your understanding of governance, and prepare to face challenges—and seize opportunities.

December 10, 2020 - Everyone wants a transformative president until they have one. Why? Because transformative presidents are focused on making substantive change and achieving profound success. In order to succeed, they have to make brave decisions, be comfortable with people not liking them …

November 06, 2020 - Some things are certain: death, taxes, and the key to wise investing—buy low and sell high. Although we all agree that buying low and selling high produces a great return on your investment, it’s important to unpack the environment that’s …

Join the community of higher education’s leaders to problem-solve and connect in the context of board governance and institutional leadership. 2021’s virtual event will address critical issues to galvanize transformative change.

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) hold an iconic position within American higher education. But HBCUs are at an inflection point. While HBCUs include iconic liberal arts colleges and leading research universities, many struggle financially and are finding it difficult …

AGB joined the higher education community by signing a letter supporting the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act.

On Tuesday, October 15, the House Education and Labor Committee Democrats introduced the College Affordability Act [CAA] (H.R.4674), their proposed comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). Then, on October 29, 30, and 31, the committee marked up the …

For 15 years I have been involved with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) as a board governance consultant. My work has taken me to colleges and universities from Maryland to California and several states in between. …