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Deliver a comprehensive and engaging board orientation to new trustees. New board members have a lot to learn, from the responsibilities of trusteeship to understanding the vision, mission, values, and day-to-day operations of the institution. This guide provides general guidelines for the features and …

Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for fulfilling the missions of colleges, universities, and foundations. Higher education boards must integrate justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JDE&I) into their institutional policies and practices to ensure student success and inclusivity of all campus constituencies …

Understand best practices for board member terms. Since 1969, AGB has tracked data on the composition, policies, and practices of governing boards of public and independent institutions. This guide outlines that data and provides some benchmarks for board member terms. …

Understand best practices for board chair terms. Since 1969, AGB has tracked data on the composition, policies, and practices of governing boards of public and independent institutions. This guide outlines that data and provides some benchmarks for board chair terms. This resource is …

The title "emeritus trustee" recognizes the exemplary service of former board members. Honorary and emeritus trustees have completed their terms on their boards but continue to serve in special capacities. This guide outlines when a board should, and should not, award this honorary …

Well-crafted presidential compensation and benefit contracts provide a clear and solid basis for healthy working relationships and effective performance. A presidential contract should be a comprehensive agreement that establishes all requirements and expectations between an institution, its governing board, and its …

The essential responsibilities and benchmarks for foundation boards. Governing boards of institutionally related foundations are legally and ethically charged with responsibilities for leading their institutions. This guide outlines those responsibilities for board members at institutionally related foundations and provides some benchmarks for board size and diversity. Download this …

The essential responsibilities and benchmarks for independent institution boards. Governing boards of independent colleges, universities, and systems are legally and ethically charged with responsibilities for leading their institutions. This guide outlines those responsibilities for board members at independent institutions and provides some benchmarks for board size and diversity. …

The essential responsibilities and benchmarks for public institution boards. Governing boards of public colleges, universities, and systems are legally and ethically charged with responsibilities for leading their institutions. This guide outlines those responsibilities for board members at public institutions and provides some benchmarks for board size …

Fiduciary principles and duties are fundamental to good governance. Governing board members of colleges and universities are fiduciaries and therefore hold a unique position with regard to stewardship of the institutions they serve, a position not shared with students, faculty, alumni, …