NEWS IN BRIEF March 2024

Why Every Higher Education Institution Needs a Chief Sustainability Officer

While many institutions have adopted new initiatives or policies aimed at carbon neutrality, the presence of a Chief Sustainability Officer further emphasizes the institution’s commitment to those initiatives. Having such a dedicated leader within the Cabinet provides a campus with both guidance on the issues and credibility to the efforts of the institution.

Principals Monica Burton and Peggy Plympton and Executive Search Consultants Nancy Targett and Andrew Bowen shine a spotlight on the growing need for Chief Sustainability Officers and the important role they play in campus operations.

Student Affairs Leadership is Critical to Student and Institutional Success

Student Affairs professionals play a pivotal role in shaping the overall student experience. These dedicated leaders serve as the bridge between academic success and personal growth, ensuring the holistic development and well-being of our students.

Executive Search Consultants Lou Stark, Andrew Bowen, Franklin Newton, and Jean Kim outline the importance of investing in Student Affairs leaders and the ways in which the role is evolving

AGB SEEKS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) invites nominations and applications for its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The next President and CEO will serve as AGB’s leader and nationally respected advocate for consequential higher education board governance. Reporting to and partnering with the AGB Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership for AGB, champion AGB’s best practices of higher education governance, and work with the staff to fulfill AGB’s mission and values.

AGB Search is thrilled to attend the following upcoming higher education conferences. We hope to see you there!

• National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Annual Conference - Seattle, WA, March 13-16
• ACE Women's Network Conference & Leadership Dinner - Washington, DC, March 20
• AGB 2024 Board Professionals Conference - Boston, March 24-26
• AGB National Conference on Trusteeship - Boston, March 26-28

AGB SEARCH EXECUTIVE COACHING

AGB Search Executive Coaching provides customized, one-on-one coaching within an established framework focused on measurable progress.

With deep experience in higher education and a focus on shared governance, our executive coaches are well-versed in the qualities institutions are looking for in their administrative and academic teams.

Monica Burton

Principal | Coaching Team Lead

Fred Moore

Senior Executive Search Consultant | Executive Coach

Julie Staggs

Executive Search Consultant | Executive Coach

Alex Richardson

Executive Coach

Laura Cable

Operations Coordinator | Public Speaking Coach

Elizabeth Alvarado, Ed.D.

Research Associate | Executive Coach

Chronicle: The Trends Report 2024

“At the root of this year’s trends are existential questions facing college leaders: Who’s in charge? How can technology be a force for good? Which students do we serve?” The Chronicle of Higher Education explores the most consequential developments in higher education. Read more.

Stay Updated On Leadership Opportunities on LinkedIn

AGB Search is proud to partner with universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions in the search for new leadership. Subscribe to AGB Search’s monthly digest “Opportunity Calls” on our LinkedIn page highlighting the firm’s open searches.