AGB Trusteeship Podcast

What is the true measure of ROI in higher education? Michelle Tellock, a senior associate at Hogan Lovells, and Horacio Valeiras, a board member at Virginia Tech, discuss how the role of American higher education has evolved in our society in this episode of AGB's Trusteeship Podcast. How did the Morrill Land-Grant Acts, the GI Bill, and Pell grants shape the public perception of higher ed, and how is value being discussed in the board room? And what qualitative and quantitative data—including information about civic engagement and public health—should be included in these conversations with the public and legislators? For more information on ROI in higher education, see agb.org/guardians.

What is innovation in higher education? Nancy Zimpher, immediate past chancellor of the State University of New York, and Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University, discuss how innovation applies to higher education, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Listen to each discuss the board's role in innovation and mission, as well as effective methods to introduce innovation to the board.

More about AGB's Guardians Initiative at www.agb.org/guardians.

Having the right information is crucial when responding to questions about why college costs so much. But does it? Most students don't pay the full "sticker price" once financial aid is taken into consideration. Listen to Sandy Baum, economist and senior fellow at the Urban Institute, discuss the costs and benefits of a college degree–and why you never hear a news story about an unemployed high-school graduate. More about AGB's Guardians Initiative and The Business of Higher Education report mentioned in the podcast at www.agb.org/guardians.

Higher education is often criticized for its costs and its relevancy. How can you be an advocate for higher education, even when public trust is eroding? Listen to AGB President Rick Legon and Kevin Reilly, president emeritus of the University of Wisconsin System, discuss how to respond to higher education's critics in a candid dialogue about these important issues.

More about AGB's Guardians Initiative at www.agb.org/guardians.

Introducing Higher Education Nation, the podcast from the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) that provides perspective on the issues facing the nation's universities and colleges. Through insider insight and expert analysis, Higher Education Nation helps leaders in this vital sector advance the public trust in higher education.

Learn more about AGB's Guardians Initiative at agb.org/guardians.