Presidential Search: An Overview for Board Members
The selection of a president is a board’s most important responsibility, and the search process is the best opportunity to help guide the institution into a successful new era. This concise guide outlines the leadership roles during a search (those of the board, the board chair, the search committee, and others), briefs board members on their responsibilities during the process, and offers tips to facilitate a successful transition.
Resources
Assessing Presidential Effectiveness
This publication focuses on the president, the board, and other decision-making systems and relationships in the context of presidential assessment. Chapters on the board’s responsibilities in appraisal and development, annual and comprehensive assessment, procedures and protocols, and policies and materials, as well as sample assessment forms are included.
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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Presidential Compensation
This publication can help boards and committees determine the essential elements of executive employment agreements. What constitutes a competitive and fair compensation package? Are some benefits more appropriate (and attractive) than others? How should trustees participate in the compensation review process? And what is the best way to link presidential compensation to performance?
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 book assesses the state of the academic presidency. The author offers questions to consider, recommendations and concrete examples of succession planning steps to be taken by boards, institution leaders, and aspiring leaders.
Podcast
Jamie Ferrare on presidential search.
Trusteeship Articles
Book Excerpt
Presidential Search: A Guide to the Process of Selecting and Appointing College and University Presidents
The online and abridged introduction from the publication by AGB President Emeritus Thomas Ingram.