How Governance Is Holding, and Where It Is Fraying
The implications of this shift are increasingly visible in how boards operate. Trustees describe a significant increase in board commitment and level of involvement — more meetings, more updates, more informal interactions — yet much of that effort is absorbed by immediate demands rather than long‑term direction. Issues rarely arise in isolation; they intersect and accelerate, requiring response before they can be fully explored. In turn, time once reserved for strategic deliberation is increasingly consumed by near‑term concerns. Across institutions and governance models, our interviews revealed several recurring patterns, pointing both to where governance continues to function effectively and where existing approaches are beginning to fray.
09 | Boards of Trustees in Higher Education
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