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June 07, 2023 - As a new chief executive begins their tenure, their first 100 days are crucial to launching a process of listening to and engaging with their new community, establishing their leadership priorities and expectations, building an effective team, and shaping their …

June 05, 2023 - At AGB’s National Conference on Trusteeship held in April, Council for Student Success (CfSS) member Danette Howard, PhD, provided an inspiring presentation on the key factors that impact student success. Throughout her talk, she emphasized the types of experiences and …

June 02, 2023 - In its May 10 meeting, AGB’s Council of Foundation Leaders met with Lisa Foss, PhD, the executive director of the Council on Higher Education as a Strategic Asset (HESA), a newly forged coalition of national leaders hailing from higher education, …

May 25, 2023 - Webinar Recap: Heather Fehn, chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees at The College of New Jersey, and Matt Maxwell, senior consultant at AGB OnBoard, explored how your board can more effectively navigate change. There’s an old saying …

May 17, 2023 - In late March, the Council of Board Professionals convened in person for the first time since its formation. The gathering was part of a larger set of events including the Board Professionals Conference and the National Conference on Trusteeship. It …

May 03, 2023 - You are viewing the Institution version of this CEO Update. Institutionally Related Foundation and System versions are also available. After recently participating in three AGB conferences along with nearly 1,500 members, I am inspired by the passion and commitment of these …

May 02, 2023 - The AGB Council of Finance Committee Chairs identified the economics of tuition, workforce development, and academic programs as a topic for discussion at a recent council meeting. Their interest in this topic stemmed from the growing volume of student, parent, …

April 21, 2023 - Boards of trustees govern colleges and universities. Governing boards are typically composed of an odd number of members from business, education, government, religion, and other industries. In accordance with regional accrediting agencies, trustees hire, fire, and evaluate the president or …

April 20, 2023 - AGB’s Council of Board Chairs and Council of Presidents held in-person meetings recently at the National Conference on Trusteeship in San Diego. The meetings—open to all board chairs and vice-chairs and all presidents and chancellors participating in the NCT—were well …

April 12, 2023 - You are viewing the Institution version of this CEO Update. Institutionally Related Foundation and System versions are also available. Dear Colleague, In last month’s communication, I focused on how board assessments can help boards and their members serve as consequential, strategic thought partners centered …