Resources

Effective Governing Boards -- available for both independent and public institutions
These revised editions update AGB's list of governing board responsibilities, emphasizing board accountability, academic quality, and board member conduct. These publications are particularly useful for orientations or as a refresher for experienced board members. Select chapters include, "The Governing Board's Basic Responsibilities" and "Hallmarks of an Effective Board."

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Succession Planning for the Higher Education Presidency
Calling upon colleges and universities to take a fresh look at their internal processes for leadership development and succession planning, this publication assesses the current state of the academic presidency. The aging of presidents is leading to unprecedented turnover in the not-too-distant future; the lack of systemic approaches to identifying and developing internal talent has left limited numbers of successors in the pipeline; and the demand this situation generates will lead to intense competition for future leaders. The author offers questions to consider, practical recommendations and concrete examples of succession planning steps to be taken by boards, institution leaders, and aspiring leaders.