Dive Summary:
- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has formed a commission of former and current educational leaders that will begin meeting in the fall to examine how boards and regents govern higher education.
- With rising tuition, new technology and a shaky economy, college leadership structures should be reexamined, an association official said.
- Among the priorities for the panel: ensuring boards work with students, administrators and other stakeholders; dealing with fiscal issues; learning how to shape modern academic programs and looking at how governing boards are structured.
From the article:
... The significance of this commission, Bredesen said, comes from the changing face of higher education. People are looking for "value" in college now more than ever, he said, leading to calls for lower tuition and more specialized degrees. While these changes can bring innovation and success, they can also bring out failure in even the most reputable universities. ...
