Operational Resources

Designed to assist trustees, board professionals, and campus leaders by helping them stay informed, aligned, and ready to act. These resources offer timely, accessible, and actionable content to support their work. Provided in various formats, these tools support the practical side of governance.

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Governance Forward: Advancing Institutional Missions:

This bi-weekly newsletter delivers governance insights, policy updates, and emerging trends in a format that helps them stay informed, aligned, and strategic. With a mix of summaries, infographics, links to deeper dives, and visual recaps, it’s built for busy board members and leaders who want to stay in the loop without getting overwhelmed by the volume and frequency of headlines in higher education.

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Mission Control: Board Briefings

For those who’d rather watch than read, our video explainers and briefings bring governance to life. These short-form videos break down current issues, board practices, and leadership challenges in an engaging format. These videos are Ideal for pre-meeting prep, onboarding refreshers, or board meeting discussions.

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Board Essentials: Practical Templates for Effective Governance:

These practical resources provide logistical support to help boards operate smoothly without reinventing the wheel.These templates aim to enhance governing board meetings and operations by promoting strategy and inclusivity by offering valuable support for the essential logistics of mission-driven governance.

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Governance Forward Issue 1

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April 17th, 2025

Covers three key issues: a Supreme Court ruling on teacher training grants, visa terminations for international students, and the formation of a Title IX Special Investigations Team. It emphasizes mission-centered governance and includes insights from Dr. Michael Roth and Dr. Wendy Hensel. The Call to Action urges boards to stay informed, aligned with institutional values, and take strategic action in response to these challenges.
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Mission Control: Board Briefing 1

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April 17th, 2025

Highlights the impact of a Supreme Court ruling allowing the withholding of over $600 million in federal teacher training grants tied to DEI initiatives. It provides actionable steps for boards to assess risks, including reviewing DEI programs, engaging legal counsel, and ensuring compliance. The briefing encourages proactive alignment with institutional missions and federal policies to maintain support and compliance.
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