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Hiring and retaining a president are among the core fiduciary responsibilities of governing boards. This puts them on the front lines for ensuring that the compensation and benefits paid by a college or university to its leaders (and coaches) are …

Good governance begins with good governing documents, and bylaws are the starting point. Updating Board Bylaws: A Guide for Colleges and Universities represents the latest thinking on good governance in higher education by providing a concise deconstruction of the essential …

This bundle contains five resources for board chairs of independent and public universities and colleges. Effective Board Chairs: A Guide for University and College Chairs A President's Guide to Effective Board Leadership Assessing and Developing College and University Presidents (2020) Top Strategic Issues for …

Get all of the bestselling Effective Committee Series in one set! The Academic Affairs Committee The Audit Committee The Facilities Committee The Governance Committee (Independent Institutions) The Compensation Committee The Development Committee The Executive Committee The Finance Committee The Investment Committee The Student Affairs Committee There is a bulk discount on …

Developed specifically for independent institutions, this Fundraising bundle contains three resources for board members or any senior leader that wants a better understanding of development and their role in the process. The Board's Role in Fundraising The Development Committee Fundraising Campaigns in Higher …

Designed specifically for fundraising at institutionally related foundations, this Fundraising Toolkit contains four resources to guide board members in their development work. Foundations for the Future: The Fundraising Role of Foundation Boards at Public Colleges and Universities The Board's Role in Fundraising …

The success of higher education institutions depends on presidential leadership, and one of the governing boards’ most important duties is hiring dynamic presidents. The Presidential Search Bundle includes four resources to guide your board in the process of selecting a …

This bundle, designed specifically for trustees and regents at public institutions, contains five resources that cover a variety of key topics for trustees, including the bestselling Principles of Trusteeship.  Perfect for orientations or for the board member that wants a …

This bundle, designed specifically for foundation board members, contains four resources that cover key topics. Perfect for orientations or for the board member that wants a refresher on issues in foundations today. Institutionally Related Foundation Boards: An Introductory Guide for Board Members The …

This bundle, designed specifically for board members at independent institutions, contains six resources that cover a variety of key topics for trustees, including the bestselling Principles of Trusteeship.  Higher Education Governing Boards: An Introductory Guide for Members of College, University, and …