Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
| Abbreviation | AGB |
|---|---|
| Formation | established 1921 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| 84-0502574 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | 1666 K Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20006 |
Region served | International |
| Fields | Higher education |
| Membership | 1500 |
| Staff | 51 |
| Website | Official website |
Formerly called | Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions (1921-1963) |
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) U.S. higher education association established in 1921. AGB serves approximately 2,000 colleges, universities, and institutionally related foundations. The association provides research, publications, programming, and consulting services to support higher education governance. AGB is located in Washington, D.C.
According to Gale Business Insights, the organization, "addresses the problems and responsibilities of trusteeship in all sectors of higher education and the relationships of trustees and regents to the president, the faculty, and the student body."