Board Member

Higher education and its leadership are being forced by events to address a once in every 100-year crisis. It is one that touches upon almost every aspect (and risk) of the operations and reputation of our nation’s colleges and universities. …

December 10, 2020 - Everyone wants a transformative president until they have one. Why? Because transformative presidents are focused on making substantive change and achieving profound success. In order to succeed, they have to make brave decisions, be comfortable with people not liking them …

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. …

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, …

Nearly everyone agrees: American higher education will need renewal, if not a fresh start, as a result of the events of 2020—and the year is not yet over. The COVID-19 global pandemic, the actual impact of remote learning on student …

Join the community of higher education’s leaders to problem-solve and connect in the context of board governance and institutional leadership. 2021’s virtual event will address critical issues to galvanize transformative change.

When I became a university president in 2016 and sought advice from current and former university presidents, one answer stood out: “It’s all about the board.” They meant that successful management of such a complex institution hinges on the partnership …

A Campus without Racism? Racism needs to be on the agenda of college and university trustees because integrity and sustainability can be threatened when resources have not been directed to create an anti-racism environment. Addressing racism is also an essential component …

August 6, 2020 - Navigating the challenges and opportunities this year has given us has been difficult. The decisions made around balancing the immediate needs of the …

August 03, 2020 - These are extraordinary times in academia. In my role as systems thinker, strategy consultant, board member, and professor, I am often asked by university board members: What are the essential questions we should be addressing during these turbulent times? Here …