Blog Posts

January 28, 2021 - “I never imagined this degree of disruption when I sought and accepted this presidency,” observed one veteran chief executive. He went on to say “my plan was to restore the luster of this great university. I knew how to do …

January 28, 2021 - Traditional stocks and bonds may be challenged in the near-term to produce returns consistent with their historical averages given current high valuations and probable rising interest rates. Therefore, many endowments are looking to alternatives, particularly private assets, in an effort …

January 19, 2021 - In late October 2020, AGB published a blog with a list of higher education issues that were most important to each presidential candidate. Now with President-elect Joe Biden taking office tomorrow and the results of the U.S. Senate runoff elections …

January 12, 2021 - Over the last decade the merits of sustainable investing strategies have moved quickly to the mainstream, as investors increasingly consider both the positive and negative impact of their investment portfolios. Still, for boards and investment committees, the move to adopt …

January 11, 2021 - President and CEO, Henry Stoever, addresses the AGB membership in the aftermath of the Capitol riots in this video message. Message from AGB President & CEO (5:35 minutes)

January 11, 2021 - An alumnus and senior executive with a global financial services firm told me in the early 2000s that the liberal arts college I served should launch a management information systems degree. He complained that he had to hire graduates from …

The past year has been one of the most disruptive periods of our lives. Considering these challenges, this column highlights AGB’s resolution to you and the entire AGB membership in 2021. You have heard me discuss elements of this resolution …

January 07, 2021 - AGB recently hosted a webinar with Baker Tilly and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) on project risk reviews. Speakers from both organizations discussed the dynamics of project risk reviews (PRRs), including the board perspective, the recommended approach for …

Happy New Year! As AGB celebrates its 100th anniversary as the exclusive organization focused on empowering university, college, and foundation board members to serve as strategic thought partners with presidents/CEOs and leadership teams, this message provides my thoughts about: Discussing …

January 05, 2021 - With all the challenges of a year like this, one thing I am certain I can rely on is the connections forged with colleagues across my state and around the country.  Higher education is the most collegial and supportive industry …