While politics are always un the mix, Michael Poliakoff, president of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, says the ideal public university board has members with complementary skill sets: ‘background in finance, academic affairs, student life, and auditing.” What happens otherwise? One example is what’s happening currently at Wayne State University. Read more from Inside Higher Education.
PERSPECTIVES: When University Boards Are Dysfunctional
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