Books

The governance committee—also known as the committee on trustees, committee on trusteeship, or committee on directors—is arguably the most important committee that a board of trustees can empower.

Intended both to orient and to guide, Higher Education Governing Boards provides a detailed overview of the essential responsibilities of governing boards—public and independent—and the fiduciary duties of board members. Also included are questions intended to promote reflection by individual …

Intended both to orient and to guide, Institutionally Related Foundation Boards provides a detailed overview of the essential responsibilities of foundation boards, presents standards of conduct for board members derived from their role as fiduciaries, and identifies key characteristics of …

The end of a board member’s tenure should mark the end of their role as a participant in board governance, but not their engagement with the institution. These guidelines are designed to help boards set clear expectations with respect to …

This signature AGB publication presents a governance standard specifically developed to help college, university, and system boards to understand and apply the principles of good board governance and to assess and improve their own governance practice.

The selection of a president is often the most consequential decision a governing board must make. To help boards get it right, these three AGB publications provide expert guidance and up-to-date information on all phases of the search—and beyond. A Complete …

Foremost among the responsibilities of a college or university governing board is the recruitment, evaluation, and support of the institution’s president. This includes, fundamentally, providing for reasonable compensation of the president—a task that is now more challenging than ever, because …

Boards need to be just as nimble and adaptive as their institutions must be to meet the shifting challenges they face. The process of committee restructuring has thus become a central feature of effective board and committee practice and should …

Ensuring its own effectiveness is one of the board’s basic responsibilities, whether members are appointed or elected. This guide provides practical resources and expert advice to help boards identify areas of concern, strengthen their performance, and continually educate and renew …

Rooted in current best practices, A Complete Guide to Presidential Search provides practical information and expert advice on planning a search, recruiting and evaluating candidates, selecting a president, and ensuring a successful transition. Intended primarily for university and college governing …