Blog Posts

September 28, 2020 - There is no doubt that strategic thinking is more important than ever, at an institutional level and for foundations and their boards. Such factors as the changing landscape of higher education; challenges for the foundation to “lean forward” in support …

September 09, 2020 - “I can lead with confidence when I know the board chair has my back,” observed one experienced chief executive. “But I’ll hesitate if I think my board members or the chair might second-guess the tough calls demanded by the current …

September 08, 2020 - As your fall semester begins, the environment is clearly as challenging as expected. This is an overwhelming time for boards, leaders, faculty, staff, and students. The AGB team and I are here to support your board through this extremely demanding …

August 27, 2020 - The compounding effect of the global pandemic on declining enrollments and escalating tuition discounts, long-anticipated demographic changes, and extraordinary societal divisions are transforming higher education. Board members and institutional leaders must collaborate with faculty and other members of campus communities …

August 27, 2020 - Now, more than ever, higher education boards and leaders require efficient and secure communication and collaboration tools to work through multiple long-term scenario planning outcomes while simultaneously weighing in on short-term plans that are in constant flux. We have compiled nine …

August 26, 2020 - Given that the majority of colleges and universities had to shift to some form of remote and/or online instruction this past spring and many schools will continue to do so during the fall, there is a unique opportunity for institutions …

August 24, 2020 - The importance and roles of board committees have significantly evolved through the years including, most recently, during the current pandemic. An understanding of past and current changes, and a preview of the future, will help boards better utilize their committees …

August 18, 2020 - On August 4, a tremendous explosion rocked the city of Beirut, Lebanon, devastating the city and its people. Given an already extreme economic meltdown along with other damaging effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, the incident has exacerbated the impact …

August 14, 2020 - As we approach the beginning of the academic year, there are many questions institution leaders are grappling with, including, “What is the best approach to handling a senior leader’s departure?” Of course, there are several possibilities, such as promoting an …

August 12, 2020 - Endowment Management for Higher Education was published in June 2017 by AGB.  The lessons learned from the GFC was on our mind when we wrote it.  As we face the current economic and public health challenges due to the COVID-19 …