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Indiana Budget Bill Contains Sweeping Higher Ed Changes
When Republicans revealed the legislation last week, new provisions requiring faculty to post syllabi and face “productivity” reviews had appeared. The bill quickly passed.
No Contract Renewal for Connecticut State Chancellor
Following a recent spending controversy, the Connecticut State Colleges and University system has declined to renew Chancellor Terrence Cheng’s contract...
Broward College Trustees Exert New Control Over Foundation Board
The Broward College Board of Trustees granted itself more power over the institution’s foundation board earlier this year. Now trustees are wielding it. The trustees revamped the foundation's board and argue the organization is in need of greater financial oversight.
The Precedent Higher Ed Can’t Afford to Set
The mere prospect of a consent decree at Columbia is a flashing warning sign for trustees at colleges across the country, Ross Mugler writes.
Northwestern Will Fund Research After Federal Freeze
Northwestern University is stepping in to fund ongoing research projects after the private institution received stop-work orders on nearly 100...
AGB Report Points to the Top Public Policy Issues for Governing Boards
Concerns about the Trump administration’s plans for higher ed loom large in a new report by the Association of Governing...
Opinion
Realpolitik for Boards
Governing boards, and faculty looking to them for leadership, would be wise to remember the first rule in governance is to do no harm, Andrew Lounder writes.
Embattled University of West Florida Trustee Resigns
Scott Yenor, chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of West Florida, resigned Wednesday ahead of a looming...