Being an Effective Trustee

Today’s higher-education landscape is dominated by challenges, from rising costs and falling enrollment to diminished public trust and fast-moving controversies. In such an environment, bold leadership by trustees is more important than ever. The numerous decisions they make and responsibilities they hold can help their college grow and flourish – or lead it to mediocrity and potential ruin.

This guide provides critical insight that both new and veteran board members need to navigate strategic challenges. Whether your goal is to quickly get up to speed on trends and academic jargon, become a thought leader on a particular issue facing higher-ed leadership, or get the inside story from a variety of sitting board members, you’ll get the insights and analysis you need to navigate board membership.

Gain insight into:

• The current higher-education landscape including national trends, academic buzzwords, and other fundamentals
• The most pressing issues for today’s trustees
• Firsthand advice from board members at leading institutions across the country

Date: February 2019

Pages: 44
Digital File Size: 1.8 MB

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