NEWS IN BRIEF March 2022
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance Continues Its Tradition of Excellence
The AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance celebrated the graduation of its third cohort at the virtual closing symposium on January 19th and 20th. Twenty-nine participants from across the country completed the six-month program designed to cultivate and diversify the pipeline of aspiring presidents. Learn more about Cohort 3.

Applications for Cohort 4 are still being accepted for the Institute, which kicks off in September. Take your next step on your pathway to the presidency.
WHAT WE’RE READING
Diversity on the Rise Among College Presidents
Colleges hired a greater percentage of Black and other nonwhite leaders in the months after Black Lives Matter gained traction, Inside Higher Ed analysis shows. Some experts point to the hiring of Black and nonwhite presidents at large institutions as an indicator of increased visibility and representation - factors that positively contribute to the leadership pipeline. Is the shift meaningful, and will it last? From Inside Higher Ed. READ MORE
The Importance of Due Diligence in Executive Search
In the executive search process, it is imperative to conduct comprehensive due diligence when building candidate pools and evaluating semifinalists and finalists. In her latest post for the AGB Blog, Dr. Melissa Trotta walks us through the process of conducting due diligence to ensure candidates are carefully vetted. READ MORE
An Open Letter to HBCUs: Do Not Let This Moment Pass Us By
Thanks to a combination of record endowments and notable alums publicizing their connections, HBCUs have received increased attention in the media. AGB Senior Consultants Charlie Nelms and Alvin J. Schexnider encourage HBCU leaders to reflect on how best their institution might leverage this attention to positively benefit their communities. From Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. READ MORE
AGB CORNER
Invest in the Vital Board Leader/Executive Partnership

Stable, trusted, and empowered relationships enable institutions to weather even the most extreme turbulence in higher education and advance strategic plans. AGB institutes provide time away for leaders to escape daily distractions and concentrate on enhancing their partnership, developing strategic alignment, and creating a focused agenda for supporting the institution, foundation, and students they serve. Sessions address current and emerging issues, leading through crises and change, and include time to engage one-on-one with institute faculty for direct input on your specific challenges. Learn about upcoming sessions June 12 -14, 2022 in La Jolla, CA.

Recently Completed Searches
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President
SUNY-Erie Community College
Senior Associate Chancellor for Human Resources
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
President
California State University Channel Islands
Chief Academic Officer
Durham Technical Community College
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