Tag: Governing Boards

African-American

Howard University Will No Longer Have Faculty, Student, Alumni Trustees. Is That Normal?

Howard University is in the midst of “an emerging, heated, family squabble.” That’s according to former alumni trustee Rock Newman, who, in an open letter to Howard on Facebook, asked that the Board of Trustees reverse its unanimous decision made in mid-June to remove all affiliate trustee roles for faculty, students and alumni.

July 9, 2021

Opinion

Stepping Away from the Brink

Leadership at all levels of a college/university is critical to its effectiveness and success. While the President and his/her leadership team are in the driver seat of working with key constituents to set the strategic vision and plan for the institution and its implementation, Board of Trustees and Governors are a critical piece of the institution’s governance.

September 12, 2019