Governance Webinar Series
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) and the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) are partnering to offer the Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Governance Webinar Series. The series is designed to address the key governance challenges and opportunities faced by Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The series will feature expert insights and practical strategies from distinguished panelists, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of MSI board/presidents relationships. The webinars are scheduled over a two-year period, focusing on various aspects of board governance, leadership dynamics, and relationship management.
Participants who attend all five webinars will have the opportunity to earn a Digital Badge from Rutgers University, recognizing their commitment to professional development in MSI leadership.
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HBCU Spotlight: The Roles and Responsibilities of Boards and Presidents
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Moderator: Marybeth Gasman (CMSI) and Andrew Lounder (Associate Vice President of Programs, AGB)
Panelists:
- Alvin Schexnider, Senior Fellow and Senior Consultant, AGB, Former Chancellor, Winston-Salem State University
- Colette Pierce Burnett, President Emeritus, Huston-Tillotson University
- Gwendolyn Boyd, Trustee, Morris Brown College, Former President, Alabama State University
- Shirley Malcom, Trustee, Morgan State University
This session will explore the essential roles and responsibilities of HBCU boards and presidents, highlighting effective governance and leadership strategies.
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Optimal Board Structures and Committees for Transformative Leadership
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Moderator: Marybeth Gasman (CMSI) and Andrew Lounder (Associate Vice President of Programs, AGB)
Panelists:
- Jim Lyons, Former Trustee, Dillard University and Thomas Jefferson University; Former President, California State University Dominguez Hills, Jackson State University, and Bowie State University, Senior Consultant, AGB
- Tamara Stoner, University Secretary, Delaware State University
- Marc Camille, President, Albertus Magnus College
- Lesley McBain, Senior Director of Research, AGB
This session will explore the optimal structures and committees for MSI boards, focusing on transformative leadership and best practices to enhance board effectiveness.
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Crafting Positive Board/President Relationships
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
This webinar will address strategies for fostering positive and collaborative relationships between MSI boards and presidents, crucial for institutional stability and growth.
Moderators: Marybeth Gasman (CMSI) and Andrew Lounder (Associate Vice President of Programs, AGB)
Panelists:
- Michael Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College
- Don Clevenger Jr., Board Chair, Paul Quinn College
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Managing Challenging Boards for Presidents
March 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
This session will provide insights and practical advice for MSI presidents managing challenging board dynamics, focusing on conflict resolution and maintaining effective governance.
Moderators: Marybeth Gasman (CMSI) and Andrew Lounder (Associate Vice President of Programs, AGB)
Panelists:
- Artis Hampshire-Cowan, Trustee, Claflin University; Former SVP and Secretary, Howard University, Senior Fellow, AGB
- Rick Legon, Former Trustee, Spelman College and Virginia State University; Former President, AGB
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Moving Forward After Rocky Board/President Relationships
September 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Moderators: Marybeth Gasman (CMSI) and Andrew Lounder (Associate Vice President of Programs, AGB)
Panelists:
- Charlie Nelms, Former Chancellor, North Carolina Central University, Former Chancellor, University of Michigan, Flint, Former Chancellor, Indiana University East, Senior Fellow, AGB
- Walter Kimbrough, Interim President, Talladega University, Former President, Dillard University, Former President, Philander Smith University
This webinar will focus on recovery strategies and rebuilding trust after experiencing difficult board-president relationships, offering a path forward for institutional success.
