Board Member

Higher education board members bring a broad range of expertise and perspectives to their institutions as well as the higher education enterprise. Since trustees are ultimately accountable for addressing the opportunities and challenges facing their institutions, it is important to …

April 5–7, 2020 in Washington, DC. For nearly 400 years citizen governing boards have held ultimate responsibility for American colleges and universities—their quality, sustainability, and relevance to society. Since 1921, AGB has convened experts and practitioners for a formal, national …

Intended both to orient and to guide, Higher Education Governing Boards provides a detailed overview of the essential responsibilities of governing boards—public and independent—and the fiduciary duties of board members. Also included are questions intended to promote reflection by individual …

Intended both to orient and to guide, Institutionally Related Foundation Boards provides a detailed overview of the essential responsibilities of foundation boards, presents standards of conduct for board members derived from their role as fiduciaries, and identifies key characteristics of …

Let’s be honest. The term “strategic” is treated reverentially in our line of work, but despite that reverence (or perhaps because of it) boards don’t naturally slip into strategy mode. Being strategic means setting priorities that focus resources and effort …

One of the most important fiduciary responsibilities of governing boards is selecting, supporting, and assessing a president to lead the institution or system. Lately, presidential searches have faced heightened scrutiny, stemming from the perception of undue external influences and transparency …

August 23, 2019 - Are you a new higher education board member with prior board experience, or is this your first time ever serving on a board?  This webinar will cover the top things every …

August 22, 2019 - This webinar unpacks the decision points and key issues for Boards and leaders as they evaluate their options to affiliate, merge, or consolidate a college or university. Focusing on the mindset, …

In an environment of heightened public scrutiny and accountability, governing boards should monitor their agendas and discussions to ensure they are devoting sufficient focus to each of their many duties. To do anything less is to risk being blindsided by …

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 …