Blog Posts

November 30, 2023 - The last few years have been unsettling for many of us in higher education. For college presidents and governing board members, in particular, there is much to keep them up at night—falling enrollments, changing demographics, the shift in student interests …

November 21, 2023 - The strategic and operating environments of colleges and universities are shifting rapidly. Advances in technology, including generative AI, are changing the nature of work, the skills and competencies required for successful employment, and how educational content is designed and delivered. …

November 08, 2023 - You are viewing the Institution version of this CEO Update. Institutionally Related Foundation and System versions are also available. Today marks the end of my first month as interim president and CEO of AGB, and I can attest to the AGB …

October 27, 2023 - The October 2023 meeting of the AGB Council of Board Professionals engaged in a robust and insightful discussion on the topic of “Sustainable Presidential Leadership and Board Leadership Continuity.” The conversation began with the recognition that the average tenure of …

October 26, 2023 - More and more endowments and foundations are entering outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) relationships as long-term mission-aligned investing becomes mired in the complexity of rapidly shifting market environments. Despite increased market volatility (e.g., a historically good market year followed by …

October 23, 2023 - In a recent AGB webinar, Matt Maxwell, senior consultant at AGB OnBoard, and Ross Mugler, vice chair, AGB Board of Directors, and member of the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors, explored what true digital board management is and the …

October 17, 2023 - In recent decades, sophisticated institutional investors, including many leading higher education endowments and foundations, have shifted their asset allocation toward private markets in search of higher returns and increased diversification. Perhaps the most well-known and successful private equity proponent was David …

October 09, 2023 - One of the most pressing issues faced by governing boards is supporting strong leadership at the presidential level. AGB’s publication Top Strategic Issues for Boards 2022–2023 identified the preparation of new leaders for higher education as one of the top …

October 05, 2023 - Governing boards are typically responsible for oversight and assessment of their chief executives’ performance. AGB’s Higher Education Governing Boards: An Introductory Guide for College, University, and System Boards (AGB, 2018) identifies presidential assessment as one of the essential responsibilities of …

September 22, 2023 - The AGB Council of Board Chairs is a group of 25 to 30 leaders of member college and university boards of trustees from around the United States who meet quarterly to obtain information on pressing current topics and engage in …