Blog Posts

We have recently been bombarded with stories about college and university boards being pressured by external groups. Public officials, policymakers, donors, alumni, and others are, in unprecedented ways, seeking to influence board and institutional decisions about hiring, tenure, and curriculum—matters …

July 29, 2021 - AGB’s newly formed Council of Finance Committee Chairs held its first meeting virtually in July 2021. Below are the takeaways from this event. This new council aligns with AGB’s mission to empower college, university, and foundation boards and board members to …

July 26, 2021 - In this era of consolidation, there are key pathways to prosperity, such as mergers and affiliations, to guide you and your board as you analyze what is best for your institution’s future.

July 14, 2021 - AGB’s Council of Board Chairs met virtually in June 2021 and was joined by a panel of presidents from AGB’s Council of Presidents. Below are the takeaways from the engaging conversation at this event.

July 13, 2021 - Under pressure to divest but concerned about the potential investment impact? Learn about how using material ESG characteristics instead can help you incorporate relevant ESG considerations into your portfolio while maximizing the return potential of your portfolio.

As I begin my third year leading AGB, I want to recognize that board professionals—designated as the primary individuals who staff governing boards—are vital assets to strategic board leadership.

June 30, 2021 - Transition and succession planning should be part of the ongoing work of the president and board.

June 29, 2021 - As observers of investment committee behavior for more than 20 years, we have been surprised at how few committees take the time for self-reflection, especially after periods of extreme stress. Strategic Investment Group’s blog post, Time to Re-Assess, provides a …

June 17, 2021 - As special purpose acquisition corporations (SPACs) continue to enter the mainstream investment market, we may see their role change and potentially increase among institutional investors. Historically, SPACs were often neglected due to an overwhelming amount of negative feelings towards these …

June 16, 2021 - Public universities have been dealing with decreasing funding for many years.  In fact, today’s state and local funding is still below the level before the 2008 recession.