“Boards are recognizing that the stakes of higher education have risen,” said Rick Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. “The challenges are more difficult, the public trust is more uncertain, and as a bridge between the institution and the public, they’re now responsible for an increased level of accountability.” That shift has already caused tension on numerous campuses, and will likely continue to cause tension as universities move to address major challenges confronting the sector. Boards will become more involved in matters – particularly academics –they traditionally refrained from entering. Faculty, as in the case of Virginia, will push back as they feel that boards overstep. And that push and pull will reshape governance and administrative roles.
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