Higher Educating Trustees August 17th, 2015 One of the most glaring weaknesses in American higher education is the strength of its governance group. There is a celebrated tradition within higher education to portray governance as a kind of three-leg stool. Led by the president as CEO, the administration manages the operation, works with the faculty, and reports to the Board of Trustees. The faculty also plays an important role, working with senior administrative leadership, especially the provost, to manage the direction of the academic program and advise on matters related to it.
