Melanie Darrow

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AGB Joins National Effort to Highlight “Why College Matters”

1 day ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

For Immediate ReleaseCONTACT:Joe [email protected], DC (April 23)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is partnering with several higher education associations in a bold new national initiative that highlights the value of higher education’s role in American exceptionalism and innovation. As part of the Why College Matters campaign, AGB’s sponsorship emphasizes the essential role that colleges and universities play in securing America’s future.
AAMC Statement on Amicus Brief Filed in NIH Grants Termination Lawsuit

3 days ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement regarding an amicus brief filed by the AAMC in the case of Massachusetts et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., et al.:“The AAMC submitted an amicus brief in this case to underscore the real-world consequences of unlawful terminations of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants without warning or meaningful explanation.
How Do We Develop Situational Awareness?*

6 days ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

A high-performing college or university following this roadmap will have reached stakeholder consensus regarding the institution’s strategic direction and competitive market position when achievable business goals and objectives within the resources available have been collaboratively established, and effectively communicated to relevant campus stakeholders.
AGB Honors Palo Alto University’s Melanie Morrison with Board Professional Award for Excellence in Governance

6 days ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

For Immediate ReleaseCONTACT:Joe [email protected], DC (APRIL 17, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is proud to announce that Melanie Morrison of Palo Alto University (PAU) has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 AGB Distinguished Board Professional Award. This award celebrates Morrison’s exceptional contributions to governance excellence and board engagement in higher education.
New Report Highlights Critical Higher Education Challenges

1 week ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

For Immediate ReleaseCONTACT:Joe [email protected], DC (April 16, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has released its Top Public Policy Issues Facing Governing Boards 2025–2026 report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the most pressing policy, legal, and financial concerns facing higher education governing boards at the state and federal levels.
What Do Our Accreditors, Auditors, and Bond Raters Do for Us?

1 week ago | agb.org | Larry Ladd |Melanie Darrow

When I watch boards in action, I am surprised at how often I see them operating based on misconceptions about the three most important external entities that play a role in assessing colleges and universities: accreditors, auditors, and bond rating agencies. Here is a short primer on what those different entities do and how what they do serves your institution. It is not intended to cover every issue, only the ones that occur most frequently.
Community Letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem regarding the Revoking of Student Visas

2 weeks ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

Skip to main content AGB joined the higher education community in sending a community letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem regarding the Revoking of Student Visas. Read the Comments→ Close Menu The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Recaptcha...
What Are Our Dashboard Indicators and Benchmarks?*

2 weeks ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

As noted previously, a critical element of a successful strategic planning process is the need to establish performance benchmarks, or dashboards, for an institution as well as key performance indicators (also known as KPIs) for each of its business units. This conversation about how to measure performance via metrics and benchmarks is a crucial step to ensure organizational alignment with the institution’s strategic goals and objectives.
In Pursuit of Intergenerational Equity: Inflation Is the Big Headwind

2 weeks ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

Among the differing goals and objectives laid out by colleges and universities for their endowments, one that is universally shared is intergenerational equity, or the concept that endowed institutions should provide the same level of support to future generations as they do to the present generation. In practical terms, it’s a matter of spending at a rate that doesn’t exceed an institution’s compound return after accounting for inflation.
What Is a Fiduciary?

2 weeks ago | agb.org | Melanie Darrow

Being a fiduciary means that you have a very special relationship.That means that you have a relationship that other’s don’t have with regard to the institution. Ultimately it simply means that you have a special responsibility for the administration, for the monitoring, for the investment, for the distribution of assets that are entrusted for your care.