The Search for the Next Exceptional President
By Terrence MacTaggart and Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran
It is becoming much more difficult to attract an exceptional college president as the challenges of the position seem greater than ever in today’s continuously changing environment. Recruiting these talented leaders requires extra effort in the search process.
The Law on Your Campus
By Lou Guard
Due to the changing regulatory and litigious environment, there has been a marked increase in the number of lawyers employed on campuses. Regardless of an institution’s chosen solution for meeting legal needs, it is essential that legal counsel have a deep understanding of the higher education sector.
Advancing Black Learners
By Aaron Thompson and John King
Black students have long been underserved in higher education and in recent decades, the enrollment of this student population has fallen. However, higher education institutions can bridge the education attainment gap to ensure the academic success of Black learners, which can help this student population achieve upward economic mobility.
Paving the Pathway to Equitable Student Success at Thomas More University
By Judith A. Marlowe and Joseph L. Chillo
At Thomas More University, the relationship between the university president and chair of the board of trustees created a foundation to make great strikes in enabling equitable student success.
On My Agenda
Boards Steady the Course for New Leaders
By Mary A. Papazian
News in Brief
A Sampling of National Higher Education News
Legal Standpoint
Building Strong Bridges to Your Board
By Richard Uchida
Foundations of Consequence
Best Practices for Soliciting Transformational Gifts
By John Gyllin
Forum
Who Is Missing From Your Board?
By Jane Scaccetti
Focus on the Presidency
Unsustainable Practices Governing Boards Need to Confront
By Robbyn R. Wacker and Robert C. Dickeson
View from the Board Chair
Preparing for the Next Board Chair
By John P. Smith
Reflections
Mountain Fog: Reflections on the Work of the Finance Committee
By William Laramee
A Question For
How Can Boards Assist an Incoming President?
An interview with Anne Houtman
Chat with AGB Board Bot