by Drumm McNaughton | Oct 27, 2019 | 2019, Board, Fall
In a previous article for Christian Academia Press, I wrote about the governance crisis in Christian higher ed. Much of this has to do with how the trustees at Christian colleges and universities are constituted. The majority of their members have little if any board...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 27, 2019 | 2019, Board, Fall
Why do some boards in Christian universities demonstrate a culture of excellence year after year while some seem to struggle just to get a majority of directors to show up for meetings or to make important decisions? Could board training be key? Why do some schools...
by Drumm McNaughton | Feb 12, 2019 | 2019, Board, Business Mgmt, Winter
Higher ed is at a crossroads with many things, but especially board governance. One must look no further than the daily headlines — the sexual assault at Michigan State and their interim president’s latest comments about the victims, or the University of Maryland’s...
by Drumm McNaughton | Jun 1, 2018 | 2018, Presidents, Spring
The prestige of being a top higher education leader is highly alluring. The perks of the office, the collaborative leadership style, and the constant focus on maintaining positive public relations on behalf of the institution and the leadership can create a bubble of...
by Allan Hedberg | Aug 29, 2017 | 2017, Board, Summer
University board members come and go. In fact, it’s common for a board member to serve a term or two and then disassociate from the school with little involvement and support thereafter. While serving, some board members only attend board meetings and offer little...
