Reports & Statements

As a central component of the sector, public higher education systems enroll more than half of all postsecondary students in the United States—upwards of 10 million students each year. These systems are essential drivers of state and national economies and …

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 The following text is excerpted from the introduction; download the full statement. For 125 years, affiliated foundations have supported public colleges and universities as fundraisers, stewards of private resources, and enterprise partners. The boards of affiliated foundations have …

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 The following is excerpted from the introduction; download the full statement. This AGB statement presents values, principles, recommendations, and discussion questions for governing bodies and chief executives to consider in addressing the issues of campus climate, diversity, inclusion, …

Shared governance—the principle that acknowledges the final institutional authority of governing boards and distributed authority to the administration and faculty—is a basic tenet in higher education. When working well, it brings a wealth of ideas to critical conversations and creates …

The role of college president comes with many challenges, requiring deft maneuvering in many different contexts and considerable planning. While focused on the daily business at hand, however, a university leader may not invest in the requisite level of thinking, …

Monday, February 1, 2016 The below is excerpted from the preface; download the full statement.  One of the most important challenges for American higher education today is increasing the number of students who enroll in and complete their postsecondary education with …

The issue of college completion has become a hot-button topic for higher education and the public in recent years. While completion is not a new issue, several national and state-level efforts, including President Obama’s 2020 college-completion goal to increase the …

Governing boards of universities and colleges are facing an unprecedented tidal wave of change that is creating new opportunities, risks, innovations, and disruptions within and beyond the confines of their campuses. A board’s ability to be both reactive to these …

Board professionals provide critical support, planning, and coordination of important board functions. Their work is often unheralded and conducted behind the scenes, but it is critical to the success and performance of the board. Since 1991, AGB has surveyed this group …

This statement is part of the Board Chair Toolkit, which includes a host of resources that enable board chairs to understand essential responsibilities for board leadership and establish an inclusive board culture. Saturday, August 1, 2015 The below is excerpted from the preface; …