These resources can inspire and inform advocacy efforts on the local, state, or regional level.
Talking Points on Key Issues
Talking Points #1—Guardians Initiative Overview
Talking Points #2—Perception vs. Reality: College Costs
PowerPoint Presentations with Important Data and Background
The Guardians Initiative: An Overview
College Affordability: Perception vs. Reality
If you would like a copy of the Guardians Initiative PowerPoint template, email your request to guardians@AGB.org.
Resource Guides for Writing Op-Eds and Speeches and Developing Creative Campus Events
How to Write an Op-Ed
Recent Op-Eds
Sample Resolution to Formally Engage as Guardians
Other Campaigns and Resources
AAC&U—LEAP Initiative
APLU—Public Value
NACUBO—Value Proposition
New America—Varying Degrees
Urban Institute—College Affordability
AGB wants to share in your success—let us know about your institution’s efforts to engage trustees as Guardians. Please send links to any op-ed pieces, public presentations, or board resolutions that we can share with trustees across the country.
If your institution would like to discuss how to engage its board in this vital work, please call (202) 296-8400 or email guardians@AGB.org.
