Blog Posts

March 09, 2020 - Before the spring semester began, we shared three key trends that will have the greatest impact on university and college boards in 2020. Now, with the semester well underway, these trends are already taking shape. We complete our predictions for …

I’ve been thinking a lot about risk. Is risk something inherently bad that threatens to undermine and wreak havoc, or is it a necessary component to building a resilient, thriving organization? Is it something to be avoided, or to be embraced? …

As higher education faces ever-changing challenges today reflecting news headlines such as opioids, sexual misconduct on campus, undue political influence, workforce preparation, college closures, and enrollment declines, overseeing risks has become an increased priority for governing boards seeking to drive …

February 24, 2020 - With a challenging and uncertain environment for higher education institutions, an enterprise risk management (ERM) approach is a highly effective way to help ensure the foundation positions itself to support the institution’s current and future financial situation by factoring all …

February 20, 2020 - In June 1972, a bungled burglary at the Watergate complex shook Washington. When the dust settled, and to swiftly restore the public's trust in government, legislators enacted sweeping changes to how our institutions, including public universities, conduct their official business. …

Greetings! I recently returned from an exhilarating three days in San Diego at AGB’s Foundation Leadership Forum, the only national conference focused on board governance for institutionally related foundation board leaders and CEOs. This was AGB’s largest ever Forum, convening …

February 05, 2020 - According to a study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, 90 percent of respondents said customers expect organizations to know their interests and anticipate their needs. This should come as no surprise, as we live in an era of …

January 30, 2020 - In a blog post last week AGB explored the need for a thoughtful, deliberate, merit-based selection process for public board members. It’s clear that a diverse, capable board, working in partnership with an effective president/chancellor and administration, are essential components …

January 29, 2020 - Higher education board members bring a broad range of expertise and perspectives to their institutions as well as the higher education enterprise. Since trustees are ultimately accountable for addressing the opportunities and challenges facing their institutions, it is important to …

January 24, 2020 - As the convener of university and college boards, we think deeply about the importance of leadership in higher education. Having the right people around the boardroom table can make the difference between success and failure and that begins with implementing …