Good, the Bad, and the Board

Higher education governance is under pressure, and board failure can quickly become institutional crisis. In The Good, the Bad, and the Board, Dr. Mac Powell draws on decades of leadership, accreditation, and board experience—along with candid accounts from presidents and trustees—to reveal how trust erodes, factions form, and institutions recover. Blending real-world case studies, research, and hard-won lessons, this book offers a practical roadmap for ethical, disciplined, and future-focused board leadership.