Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews John A. White, a long-time leader in academia who most recently served as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas, about current trends in higher ed governance and governing boards that likely will erode operational efficiencies—and how a focus on alignment can help leaders succeed.

Podcast Highlights

• The insertion of former politicians into higher ed executive roles has made an already highly politicized culture even more political and divisive.
• The responsibilities of governing boards have grown in recent years, even though many trustees are ill-prepared when they assume their roles. A constant focus on bringing board members into alignment with the organization’s central goals can mitigate difficulties.
• Diversity on governing boards is as important as it is elsewhere in the institution. This includes making sure that trustees bring skill sets that complement the institution’s needs.

To read the full show notes, visit:  https://changinghighered.com/alignment-issues-in-higher-ed-governance-governing-boards

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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm’s website, https://changinghighered.com/.

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