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Features
Pandemic Leadership: Lessons Learned at Six Institutions
By David Tobenkin
Leaders pivoted quickly to negotiate the pandemic, but many lessons learned have lasting value. This article explores how the leadership at six institutions responded to the needs of their campuses, tested the bounds and effectiveness of governance models, and innovated new services to help students adapt to unprecedented challenges.
A Fortunate Dilemma: How HBCUs Leveraged a $560 Million Windfall
By Christopher Connell
MacKenzie Scott has surprised many Historically Black Colleges and Universities with gifts ranging from $4 million to $50 million. Windfalls that might never happen again, these gifts are transforming institutions under the insightful leadership of HBCU presidents and boards.
Post Covid, Managing Risks Is More Important Than Ever
By Christopher Connell
The COVID pandemic changed the world. Now, college and university leaders must assess not only what worked, but how the crisis redefined key strategic issues going forward.
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Building a More Sustainable Financial Model for Colleges and Universities
By Tim Walsh, Jaime Ontiveros, and Robert Spencer
Convened by AGB and Huron, a new Council of Finance Committee Chairs is discussing major financial issues in higher education and the role of trustees in helping college and university leaders address them.
Departments and Columns
On My Agenda
Making Time for Personalized Board Governance Education
By Henry Stoever
News in Brief
A sampling of national higher education news
- AGB Board Welcomes Three New Members
- New Publication Examines Freedom of Speech and DEI on Campus
Legal Standpoint
When and How to Report Bad News
By Steve Dunham
Foundations of Consequence
Thoughtful Plans, Concrete Actions: How The Evergreen State College Foundation’s Board of Governors is Leading for Equity
By Emily Schuster
Forum
Send in the Guardians
By Jill Derby
Focus on the Presidency
The Role of the University Board of Trustees
By William R. Harvey
From the Board Chair
The Changing Market for Higher Education Requires a Closer Look Within
By Nicole Washington
A Question For…
Aristide J. Collins, Jr.
How Can Institutions Keep Former Trustees Engaged?
By Cristin Toutsi Grigos
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