
AGB Reports
Reclaiming Higher Education's Leadership in Support of Civil Education
Since the founding of the republic, education has been understood to be integral to the project of American democracy. While there have always been challenges to creating a “more perfect union,” including various and often severe restrictions on access to …
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AGB Reports
The Worth of Endowments in Higher Education
AGB is pleased to share this sixth publication in a series of informational briefings developed as part of The Guardians Initiative: Reclaiming the Public Trust, an effort to educate and engage trustees as advocates on key issues in higher education.
Institutional …
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Renewing the Democratic Purposes of Higher Education
AGB is pleased to share this fifth publication in a series of informational briefings developed as part of The Guardians Initiative: Reclaiming the Public Trust, an effort to educate and engage trustees as advocates on key issues in higher education.
The U.S. …
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Boards' Engagement with Educational Quality
During the past decade, the public’s understanding of accountability in higher education has shifted. Stakeholders increasingly expect institutions not only to measure academic performance but also to use information about educational quality to improve student outcomes. Meeting this challenge is …
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The AGB 2018 Trustee Index
The AGB 2018 Trustee Index is the second annual survey of college and university board members about those issues they see as the most pressing facing the sector and the institutions they serve. This AGB survey, conducted in collaboration with …
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AGB Board Statements
AGB Board of Directors' Statement on Governing Boards' Responsibilities for Intercollegiate Athletics
This statement is part of the Board Responsibilities for Intercollegiate Athletics Toolkit, which includes a host of resources that help boards define roles and responsibilities, contend with emerging issues, and manage risk.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The following is excerpted from the introduction. …
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AGB Reports
Public Confidence in Higher Education
AGB is pleased to share this fourth publication in a series of informational briefings developed as part of The Guardians Initiative: Reclaiming the Public Trust, an effort to educate and engage trustees as advocates on key issues in higher education.
A …
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The Promise of Higher Education
AGB is pleased to share this third publication in a series of informational briefings developed as part of The Guardians Initiative: Reclaiming the Public Trust, an effort to educate and engage trustees as advocates on key issues in higher education.
The …
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Embedded Creativity: Building a Culture of Innovation
Smaller, private, independent institutions of higher education across the United States are facing challenging times. This white paper by Edwin H. Welch, president of the University of Charleston, shares lessons gleaned from the institution’s innovative efforts over almost 30 years. …
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AGB Reports
The AGB 2017 Trustee Index
The AGB 2017 Trustee Index is the first in a series of three annual surveys, conducted by Gallup under the direction of AGB, to assess trustee perspectives on the state of higher education.
This year’s report reveals a number of interesting …
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