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Public University Trustees Should Serve the Public Good
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin made the right decision when he vetoed Senate Bill 506. However, both the title and text of...
ACTA’s Armand Alacbay sits down with John W. Altman — distinguished entrepreneur, business leader, educator, and veteran trustee at several colleges and universities — to explore the distinct strengths that trustees should bring to any institutional governing board. Having recently stepped up as ACTA’s board chairman, Dr. Altman brings a lifetime of experience and insight into helping higher education institutions stay on course and fulfill their mission.
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Vetoes Senate Bill 506
On April 8, 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 506, legislation that attempted to circumvent the taxpayers of Virginia by allowing higher education governing boards to be beholden to the narrow interests of the institutions they serve.
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