Education Resources

Makes board and governance work visible, approachable, understandable, and engaging. Whether new to governance or an experienced board member, these resources use clear language, relatable examples, and engaging formats to break down complex ideas to inform and help boards navigate the day-to-day responsibilities of being a board member. These resources are not only helpful for board members, but also those who support their leadership.

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Higher Ed Governance Explainer (HEdGE):

This series is designed for anyone who’s ever sat in a board meeting attempting to follow the conversation. The Governance Explainer demystifies key concepts, terminology, and structures of board work in digestible terms- clarifying roles and responsibilities.

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Building Better Boards: A Podcast:

Achieving strategic and inclusive governance in colleges and universities requires the involvement of all stakeholders: students, faculty, staff, senior leaders, board members, policymakers, and community members. However, governance issues and boards often go unnoticed until a significant problem arises within the campus community. This podcast series aims to enhance the understanding of higher education governance. By showcasing and humanizing the experiences of current and former trustees through interviews, and connecting governance topics to everyday life, the podcast seeks to play the long game – building the foundations that can lead to more effective boards that work for us all, episode by episode.

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Boards and Academic Freedom

Guides boards on their role in safeguarding academic freedom. It emphasizes its importance to institutional integrity and outlines steps boards can take—like policy development, faculty support, and resisting external pressures—to uphold this core principle.

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