Purpose and Scope

This archive site (archive.agb.org) serves as a historical repository for content from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). The purpose of this archive is to:

• Preserve historical content for reference and research purposes
• Maintain transparency regarding past organizational communications and resources
• Provide access to legacy materials that are no longer actively maintained
• Support institutional memory and historical continuity

This is an archive site. Content here is preserved for historical reference only and is not actively maintained or updated.

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Content Retention Policy

Retention Periods by Content Type

The following retention periods determine which content is preserved in this archive:

Content Type	Retention Period	Description
Reports & Publications	10+ years old	Major reports, research publications, and formal documents
Trusteeship Resources	5+ years old	Board governance materials and trustee resources
Blog Posts & Articles	3+ years old	News articles, blog posts, and commentary
Toolkits & Guides	6+ years old	Practical guides and toolkit resources
Case Studies	5+ years old	Educational case studies and examples
Podcasts	5+ years old	Audio content and podcast episodes
Webinars	2+ years old	Recorded webinar sessions
Videos	4+ years old	Video content and multimedia resources

Policy Principle: Only content that meets or exceeds the minimum age threshold for its category is retained in this archive. Newer content is maintained on the primary AGB website at agb.org.

Exclusions and Protected Content

Certain content may be permanently retained regardless of age due to:

• Historical significance
• Legal or compliance requirements
• Ongoing reference value
• Organizational decision

Protected content is marked with metadata indicating permanent retention status.

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Access and Availability

Public Access

• All archived content is publicly accessible without registration or login requirements
• Content is provided on an “as-is” basis without warranty
• Some interactive features from the original site may not function in the archive
• External links may be broken or outdated

Search Functionality

• Site search is provided via Google Custom Search
• Content is indexed for discoverability
• Search results may include content from both archive and main sites

Technical Limitations

Users should be aware that:

• Forms and interactive tools may not function
• External links may not be updated or maintained
• Some media files may be unavailable
• Page formatting may differ from the original

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Legal Disclaimer and Terms of Use

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The content in this archive is provided for historical reference purposes only.

• Content reflects information and perspectives from the time of original publication
• Information may be outdated, inaccurate, or superseded by newer content
• AGB makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of archived content
• Archived content should not be relied upon for current decisions or actions

Copyright and Intellectual Property

• All content remains the property of the Association of Governing Boards (AGB)
• Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws
• Users may view and reference content for personal, educational, or research purposes
• Commercial use or redistribution requires explicit permission from AGB

Current Information

For current information, resources, and services, please visit the primary AGB website at agb.org.

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Content Migration and Updates

Successor Content

When archived content has been replaced or updated:

• The archive version will include a notice linking to the current version
• Metadata indicates the successor URL when available
• Users are encouraged to reference the most recent version for current guidance

Content Removal

Content may be removed from the archive due to:

• Legal requirements or court orders
• Privacy concerns or requests
• Copyright disputes
• Organizational policy decisions

Removal requests should be directed to AGB’s contact form.

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Archive Metadata

Each archived item includes metadata where available:

• Original Publication Date: When the content was first published
• Archive Date: When the content was moved to the archive
• Original URL: The original location on the main site
• Archive Reason: Why the content was archived (typically: age-based retention)
• Successor URL: Link to updated content, if applicable

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Technical Details

Archive Implementation

This archive is maintained using:

• WordPress content management system
• Custom archive management plugin (AGB Archive Tools)
• Automated content retention and cleanup processes
• Google Custom Search integration

Maintenance Schedule

• Content Cleanup: Performed annually.
• Search Index Updates: Automatic via Google indexing
• Policy Reviews: Conducted annually.

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Contact Information

Questions About Archived Content

For questions about specific archived content or to report issues: Contact AGB.

Current Resources and Services

For current AGB resources, membership, services, and information:

Visit AGB.org.

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Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

• Changes in retention periods or practices
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Technical or operational changes
• Organizational decisions

Current Version: 1.1
Last Revised: August 19, 2026

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Acknowledgments

The Association of Governing Boards maintains this archive as part of our commitment to:

• Transparency in organizational communications
• Historical preservation and institutional memory
• Service to the higher education community
• Research and reference support

Thank you for using the AGB Archive.

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us by completing the form on our Contact Us page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to or processing your request.

Contact Form: AGB.org/Contact-Us
Phone: +1 202 296 8400