Blog Posts

As you prepare for your fall board meetings focused on advancing your students’ success and your institutions’ vitality, I urge you to reflect on your boards’ roles of accountability. This preparation requires discussion not only to identify and prioritize agenda …

October 21, 2019 - This blog post is provided by AGB's Sustaining Champion, RNL. It has never been more important for institutions to ensure that their programming meets the needs of today’s students. Market forces are creating unparalleled competition, and the institutions that thrive will …

October 15, 2019 - The right people, focused on the right issues, with the right relationships—those are the essential ingredients of an effective board, according to AGB’s recent publication An Anatomy of Good Board Governance in Higher Education. But how does a board channel …

October 11, 2019 - California State University recently released a new digital publication titled “CSUniverse.” Its entire purpose, in the words of Editor Brenda G. Wong, is “to share the stories that illuminate who we are as the California State University System.” In an …

October 03, 2019 - This blog post is provided by AGB's Sustaining Sponsor, Baker Tilly. A student’s well-being is essential for academic success and personal effectiveness. Universities face a number of challenges that impact students and their well-being, including compliance with laws and regulations, increased …

September 30, 2019 - Who are today’s and tomorrow’s donors and how are they different from previous generations of philanthropists? At least $41 trillion is projected to pass to the post-baby boom generations over the first half of the 21st century and this enormous …

September 30, 2019 - In his September update to members, AGB President and Chief Executive Officer Henry Stoever mentioned that AGB is committed to supporting boards as indispensable strategic partners in advancing student success and institutional vitality. To achieve these goals, board members must …

The new academic year is upon us and colleges and universities are in full swing. It’s an exciting time for board leaders as well as students and faculty for another fresh start for another year of learning and leadership. Over the …

As I assume the presidency of AGB, I look forward to helping write a new chapter in AGB’s history. Of course, you, our members, will serve as the primary benefactors of our next chapter, but this endeavor will be a …

July 18, 2019 - Innovation in higher education is positively influencing student learning outcomes. More institutions are providing students with academic, financial, logistical, and social support to ease their transition to and through college. This guidance has been especially useful when there are hurtles that …