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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

For instance, when the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, many institutions were unprepared to handle the complex challenges it presented, much like other industries. Similarly, at Chapel Hill, the board declined to grant tenure to a highly distinguished journalist.

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

As we mentioned in the previous blog, this requires the board to step into a consulting role instead of only an oversight role. In this way, board members’ work broadens to include regular interactions with faculty, students, and alumni and creates more of a partnership to work alongside the administration to guide the institution.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Therefore, RSIs are tied to their community’s focused industry and must remain targeted. In addition, RSIs receive fewer donations and competitive federal grants because reviewers from federal agencies don’t understand them. Appointing too many alumni members complicates the board’s ability to view the institution objectively.

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