The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2021

In this second post of our five-part series on Embracing a New Higher Education Governance Model , we discuss the updated board duties in higher ed and how boards can embrace their new roles and responsibilities as they work to meet the challenges facing colleges and universities today.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Government Support: In some cases, elite universities received government support, such as grants or contracts, to help them weather the economic downturn. Alumni Donations: Alumni donations played a vital role in supporting elite universities during the Depression.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This significantly diminishes effective board governance. Similarly, at Chapel Hill, the board declined to grant tenure to a highly distinguished journalist. This can be included in the buyout clause when creating the compensation contract. Board dysfunction significantly contributes to the issue of presidential turnover.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2023

This can be accomplished by addressing ineffective presidential onboarding processes and shared governance best practices , among others. Shared governance in consultation with representative bodies must be respected. The community must have demonstrated respect, trust, confidence, and commitment to consultation and shared governance.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

In addition, RSIs receive fewer donations and competitive federal grants because reviewers from federal agencies don’t understand them. Appointing too many alumni members complicates the board’s ability to view the institution objectively. I was a physics major undergraduate and ended up getting into board governance.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 31, 2023

Reclaim MSU, a group of students, employees and alumni that emerged during the Nassar scandal, was sharply critical of the decision to honor Simon, tweeting, “An institutional crisis began under Simon’s leadership. “But in my experience, none of those are going into a contract.” It is not over.

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One of his first actions as president was denying tenure to five faculty members and denying the contract renewal of a visiting professor who had been critical of the college takeover. In K12 and higher ed, the term “woke” has plunged education into a muddy existential battle.

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