Podcasts

Opinions expressed in AGB podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the organizations that employ them or of AGB. Aired: November 13, 2020 What makes a foundation innovative?  How does a foundation catalyze innovation if the institution doesn’t …

Opinions expressed in AGB podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the organizations that employ them or of AGB. Aired: October 15, 2020 Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Board of Trustees recently voted to establish a Committee on …

Opinions expressed in AGB podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the organizations that employ them or of AGB. Aired: October 14, 2020 During this time of unprecedented challenges, the financial health of colleges and universities is a …

Opinions expressed in AGB podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the organizations that employ them or of AGB. Aired: June 22, 2020  AGB’s George Watt and Bank of America’s Bill Jarvis discuss governance issues facing investment committees …

Aired: April 17, 2020  Corvias Founder John Picerne explores how colleges and universities can transform themselves through strategically partnering with an innovator in the private sector, allowing for the monetization of existing resources and eradication of debt. Subscribe to AGB …

Aired: December 18, 2019  AGB examines how University of Washington Alumni Association engaged with the state legislature and other policymakers to support university priorities through the work of UW Impact, the advocacy arm of the Alumni Association. Featuring Paul Rucker (executive …

Aired: October 9, 2019  Academic research played a role in some of the most transformative technologies today, in medicine, communications, and a host of other disciplines. However, skepticism of higher education and budget fears are cause for concern, encouraging policymakers and …

Aired: September 9, 2019  In April 2019, AGB released a new advisory statement, “Reclaiming Higher Education’s Leadership in Support of Civil Education.” In this episode of Trusteeship Radio, Jonathan Alger, president of James Madison University, and Kristin Hodge-Clark, former AGB vice …

Aired: June 23, 2019 Endowments allow colleges and universities, like other public and charitable organizations, to fund a portion of their work continuously, generation after generation. The ways in which these funds have been solicited from donors, applied to expenses, and …

Aired: April 26, 2019 When it comes to intercollegiate athletics, board members should consider the totality of the student experience—from success on the playing fields to success in the classroom. Sometimes, the scales get tipped, and when problems emerge the board …