ByMarybeth Gasman, Within the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) context, conversations about boards of trustees and presidential leadership frequently surface during moments of crisis, such as rocky accreditation reviews, financial strain, and leadership transitions. Yet governance relationships are rarely built in crisis. They are shaped over time through norms, structures, and habits that either stabilize institutions or leave them vulnerable during pressure-filled situations. To better understand what healthy board-president relationships look like at HBCUs, I spoke with a group of experts who bring deep experience as presidents, HBCU governance scholars, senior administrators, and board professionals. Their insights reveal a
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