Boards, Trustees & Fiduciaries

Oversight, governance, and institutional risk insights for boards and fiduciaries.

Why this collection matters

Boards and trustees are responsible for oversight without replacing management. HigherEdRisk brings together content on fiduciary responsibility, enterprise risk, executive accountability, insurance, and the questions governing bodies should ask before a risk becomes a crisis.

HigherEdRisk articles

Invisible but Indispensable: Why Risk Management Is Pivotal by Richard G. Mills, Jr.
Escaping the ERM Inventory Trap by Christine Coutolenc
Social Inflation and Its Impact on Higher Education by Michael Gigliotti
The Role of Risk Management in Research Security by Dr. Kamil Mizgier
Advancing Hazing Transparency through Clery Reports by Cecilia Dockery
Will a Court Case Change Title IX Equity in Athletics? by Joseph Storch
The Grim Maturation of Active Assailant Risk by Tim Fallon
FEMA: A Higher Education Risk Tool by Deb Gallagher
The Higher Ed Risk Few See Coming by Ross A. Mugler
Workforce Outcomes: Helping Institutions Secure Their Future by Carlo Salerno
NACUBO's Top Business Issues Show Opportunities for Campus Risk Managers by Kara D. Freeman
Campus Risk: A Call for Strategic Resilience by Lawrence M. Zacarese
Deferred Maintenance: An Escalating Enterprise Risk by Kathy Hargis
Layoffs Under Pressure: A Leader's Guide by Hillary Pettegrew, Esq.
Alternative Risk Financing in a Transforming Insurance Landscape by Nakeschi Watkins
The Chief Risk Officer: From Audit to Strategy by Deidre Melton
Turning Uncertainty into Advantage by Han He
Navigating the Total Cost of Risk by Bill Raab
Preparing for Active Shooter Threats on College Campuses by John Iannarelli
Outside Coverage Counsel: When to Call and What to Ask by Bradley Dlatt
ELIZA's Legacy: Revisiting Chatbots and Mental Health by Dr. Virginia Koch
Your Cruise Director is Not Your Captain, The Right and Wrong People at the P3 Housing Table by Rob Budach
Mitigating Academic Leadership Risk by Dr. Norean R. Sharpe
Spotlight on the Risks of Antitrust Suits by Hillary Pettegrew, Esq.
Navigating the Risks of College Student Mental Health: Strategies for Risk Managers by Dr. Nance Roy
Bridging AI Innovation with AI Governance by Dirce Hernandez
Breaking the Isolation: How the 'Lonely at the Top' Myth Hurts Higher Ed Leaders by James Geisler, PhD
On the 2025 Board Agenda: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) by Melissa Diaz
Navigating Data Privacy Risk in Higher Education by Tom Infurna
How Will the House Settlement Transform Collegiate Athletics? by Andrew Allen
An Interview with a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) by Priya Mouli
Significant Risks Facing Higher Education in 2025 and Beyond by Cynthia Vitters
A Leadership Wake-Up Call by Tracey Swift
Groundbreaking Legislation Targets Hazing on Campus by Jessica Mertz
Tone From The Top: Managing Cyber and AI Risks by Jody Westby
AI Literacy: The New Frontier in Higher Education Cybersecurity by Lekshmy Sankar
Safeguarding Minors in Higher Education: A Leadership Priority by Kalinda Watson
Retirement Plans Under Attack by José M. Jara
Board Members Must Also Mitigate Risk by Heather Salko, Esq.
3 Steps to Improve Mental Health on Campus by Donna Volpitta, Ed.D.
Obligation for Safety: Prioritizing the Clery Act by Abigail Boyer
Balancing Risk Amidst the Rise of AI by Mike Manrod
Social Intelligence for Modern Risk Assessment by Liz Gross
How Transparent Is Your Institution? by Tracey Swift