The decline since the 1970s in the number of priests and religious women in religious orders that founded Catholic colleges and universities has led lay faculty and administrators increasingly to become the stewards of Catholic higher education. Nevertheless, founding orders have endeavored to retain control over these institutions by overseeing the appointment of lay trustees and reserving key governance powers to themselves even while ceding ordinary operational matters to lay board oversight.
June 9–11, 2024 | The Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO | AGB’s Institute for Board Chairs and Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities allows chair-president teams to develop robust partnerships and create a focused agenda that moves both the board and the institution forward.
Join your fellow board members, chief executives, and a distinguished group of industry thought leaders at the 2024 National Conference on Trusteeship. The conference format is designed to intentionally connect you to the people, resources, and ideas you need to meet significant governance and leadership challenges, including focused opportunities.
Strategic Conversations for Small College and University Governing Boards and Administrative Leaders | In this highly disruptive and uncertain period for higher education, while governing boards and the senior leadership of colleges and universities may be fulfilling their roles conscientiously, their efforts may not be enough to ensure the long-term viability of their institution’s business model.
December 13, 2022 – Watch this Webinar On Demand to get detailed advice on how institutions can take critical steps to protect their future, including developing proactive strategies before it is too late.
January 8–10, 2024 | La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL | AGB’s Institute for Board Chairs and Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities allows teams to develop robust partnerships that move both the board and the institution forward.
June 11–13, 2023 | Four Seasons Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN | AGB’s Institute for Board Chairs and Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities allows chair-president teams to develop robust partnerships and create a focused agenda that moves both the board and the institution forward.
August 25, 2022 – Watch this Webinar On Demand to enhance understanding of the key trends in higher education partnerships, and the different roles of the board in facilitation of these initiatives.
May 12, 2022 – Watch this Webinar On Demand to explore the board’s role in transforming institutions by intentionally growing leaders capable of leading the growth that is necessary for long-term sustainability and mission fulfillment.