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How to Govern For Institutional Autonomy

A Practical Guide for Higher Education Boards

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United We Stand: Govern NOW

An Urgent Call for Leadership

Ellen-Earle Chaffee, PhD, breaks down the ideological intrusions that governing boards face today. The article calls on governing boards to lead for higher education, democracy, and freedom.

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Tools: Assess Your Board

Models of Governance in Higher Education: AGB Principles vs. Ideologically Driven Initiatives

Checklist

Is Your Board Ready to Meet Its Fiduciary Responsibilities?

Checklist

Guiding Questions for Board Self-Assessment on Independence and Fiduciary Responsibility

Checklist

Is Your Board Ready to Protect Institutional Autonomy?

Tool

Is Your Board Facing Intrusion?

Tool

Tools: Take Action

Recommendations from the AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Influences Impacting Governing Board Independence and Leadership

Tool

Board Advocacy

FAQs

Sample Board Resolution Affirming Commitment to Institutional Autonomy and Board Independence

Resolution Template

Community Letter Reaffirming the Independence of Higher Education Governance: A Call to Action

Letters & Testimony