Trusteeship: November/December 2024

Volume 32,  Number 6   //    November/December 2024

Table of Contents

 

Cover Story

Activism on Campus
By Christopher Connell

Campus activism is not new—protests and demonstrations have been happening at different inflection points for decades. Earlier this year another moment in history brought about another wave of campus protests. In these tense times, it’s crucial for higher education boards to understand their role in shaping and defending college and university policies for dealing with potential protests and disruptions.

Features

What College and University Governing Boards Should Know About Higher Education Mergers and Acquisitions
By Richard J. Joseph

More colleges and universities are considering mergers and acquisitions. Should your board consider one? Understanding the various phases of the mergers and acquisition process can help boards decide if a merger or acquisition is right for their institution.

Assessing Risk Within the Foundation
By Jane DiFolco Parker

Higher education leaders are assessing much of their plans and addressing many of their challenges based on traditional risk tolerance considerations. But how much risk are institutions and their related foundations comfortable taking on? It is time for institutions and their affiliated foundations to consider a process for evaluating, accepting, and mitigating risk factors.

The Role of College and University Boards in Turbulent Times
By Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour

Colleges and universities are facing unprecedented challenges today. Boards of trustees can find opportunities for success amid the uncertainty if they ask the right questions to position their board to advance the institution.

Departments and Columns

On My Agenda
Singing, Listening, and the Transformative Power of Higher Education
By Fram Virjee

News in Brief
A Sampling of National Higher Education News

Inside AGB

Legal Standpoint
Understanding Shared Governance
By David Fine

Foundations of Consequence
Student Activism and ESG Investing
By Jeff Jackanicz

Forum
When Governing Boards Lose Their Independence, They Lose Everything
By Richard D. Legon

Focus on the Presidency
College Presidential Leadership Today
By Roger H. Hull

View from the Board Chair
Creating Climate Solutions with Shared Governance
By Michael Schubmehl

A Question For
How Are North Carolina Universities Recovering From Recent Hurricanes?
An interview with Peter Hans