Building Better Boards: The 2026 Governance Agenda Webinar

A joint webinar with the Center for Strategic and Inclusive Governance (CSIG) and the Pullias Center, this program is part of CSIG’s Building Better Boards series.

In an era of shifting political landscapes and fiscal pressures, the role of the governing board has never been more critical to institutional survival.

This webinar convenes some of the nation’s leading higher education experts to identify and discuss the top challenges institutions must confront in the coming year and the specific strategies boards can use to safeguard institutional independence.

This is a must-attend session for decision-makers who cannot afford to lead from a reactive posture. Whether you are a trustee, scholar or senior administrator, you will gain a clear-eyed forecast of the upcoming year and recommendations to safeguard your institution’s integrity and future, and keep student success at the core of what you do.

Panelists

• Peter D. Eckel, Senior Fellow and Director of Leadership Programs, Penn AHEAD

• Yvette Gullatt, Vice President for Graduate and Undergraduate Affairs, University of California

• Adrianna Kezar, Co-director, USC Pullias Center for Higher Education

• Demetri L. Morgan, Co-director, CSIG

• Jane Scaccetti, Trustee, Temple University

• Raquel M. Rall, Co-director, CSIG

This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Rossier School of Education operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.