Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
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As a one-time only grant for support of the Higher Education as a Strategic Asset (HESA) initiative
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
12 months
Description
The Higher Education as a Strategic Asset (HESA) initiative, conceived by a team at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), will examine the worsening talent shortage in the U.S. and how our nation can reverse this trend through a coordinated effort by schools higher education. HESA members will include a coalition of senior leaders from business, government, higher education, and non-profit sectors. A Carnegie Corporation grant will support Phase One of this initiative which includes a series of HESA convenings. At the conclusion of these meetings, HESA will present a report of recommendations for strengthening the global competitive position of the U.S. by generating well-prepared talent at scale and speed. The HESA report will be shared with President Biden, select members of Congress, state governors and legislators, and higher education governing boards and chief executive officers by June 2024.Subsequent phases will consist of building awareness and engagement and finally drive full adoption and deployment of a strategy.
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As a one-time grant for general support in recognition of its 100th anniversary
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
12 months
Description
With over 40,000 members from more than 2,000 institutions, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is the premier membership organization that strengthens higher education governing boards and the strategic roles they serve within their organizations.AGB helps navigate complex issues, implement leading practices, and streamline operations. Member institutions, and higher education broadly, are facing unprecedented challenges to the higher education business model, student success, and continuing questions about the value of higher education. With Corporation support, AGB will produce a variety of projects in celebration of their 100th anniversary including conferences, retreats, consulting services for governance,publications, and digital resources.
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For the Guardians Project
Date
Jun. 01, 2017
Duration
12 months
Description
American higher education is admired around the world, yet U.S. universities are facing growing skepticism at home among the American public. This is due to a variety of challenges, including the rising cost of higher education and uncertainty regarding the value of a college degree. The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), which supports and trains trustees from a large network of higher education institutions, aims to help reverse this trend through a new initiative, the Guardians Project. With Corporation support, the program will equip trustees with information and tools designed to make them better educated and more forceful advocates for higher education as a whole. Project activities will include publishing twelve papers on topics facing higher education; the development of an advocacy trustee cohort; and a branded website and digital media kit.
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Toward production and dissemination of a publication on strategic imperatives for higher education leadership
Date
Jun. 11, 2009
Duration
12 months
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Toward a symposium to develop policy recommendations on the national purpose of American higher education
Date
Jun. 12, 2008
Duration
12 months
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Toward establishing an institute on governance for public college and university chief executives
Date
Oct. 09, 2003
Duration
24 months