Megann Clarke

1 week ago | agb.org | Megann Clarke

Skip to main content To support action in affirming institutional commitment to institutional autonomy and board independence, AGB offers a sample board resolution that your board can adopt or adapt.

2 weeks ago | agb.org | Megann Clarke

In the landmark case of Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819), the Supreme Court affirmed the sanctity of educational charters and the independence of institutions from political interference. For over two centuries, this foundational decision has safeguarded the ability of higher education to serve society impartially, fostering discovery, innovation, and civic leadership free from transient political pressures.

2 weeks ago | agb.org | Megann Clarke

The House Education and Workforce Committee recently reported out a budget reconciliation package that would substantially reshape federal student aid, institutional accountability, and regulatory frameworks in higher education. Built largely on the previously introduced College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951, 118th Congress), this legislation is aligned with broader efforts to reduce federal spending and diminish the U.S. Department of Education’s role.

3 weeks ago | agb.org | Megann Clarke

The new Executive Order issued by the president on April 23, 2025, introduces sweeping changes to the higher education accreditation system in the United States. The order seeks to redefine federal oversight by emphasizing accountability, institutional outcomes, and a rejection of what the administration views as unlawful discriminatory practices embedded in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards and requirements.

3 weeks ago | agb.org | Megann Clarke

A newly issued Executive Order requiring greater transparency of foreign funding in U.S. higher education underscores intensifying federal scrutiny on the influence of international sources on academic institutions. The order signals a renewed and more active enforcement of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 that has a higher priority than that of the last administration.