Mac Powell's book on the missteps, unforced errors and simple bad luck that afflicts many governing boards is a must read for trustees, presidents and anyone else concerned with the challenges facing higher education. It offers 'from the field' lessons in what boards should do, and more importantly what they should not do in their attempts to lead and support leaders of the nation's colleges and universities. You will thank yourself for reading this timely, concise and poignant guide to good behavior and trustee effectiveness.

Terrence “Terry” MacTaggart, former chancellor, University of Wisconsin Superior; Minnesota State University System; University of Maine System

The Good, the Bad, and the Board is timely, substantive, readable, welcoming, even avuncular-in a good way.

Paul Gaston, author, "Higher Education Accreditation: How It's Changing, Why It Must"

In today's polarized politics, the role of higher education boards becomes more difficult and more important. Mac Powell has combined his knowledge with his astute insights into how boards can survive and thrive today. This book is more than a nice read. It is an essential guide for every member of a college and university board.

Steve Gunderson, former member, U.S. House of Representatives (1980-1996); former president, Career Education Colleges & Universities

The Bad, the Good, and the Board is a long overdue and immediately indispensable resource for every higher-education leader.

Charles R. Middleton, president emeritus, Roosevelt University; past president, board of trustees for the City Colleges of Chicago

At a time when Board governance has never been more critical to the success of institutions, Mac Powell provides an extraordinarily detailed examination, with real life examples, of how excellent Boards function and the mistakes Boards often make. It's essential reading for anyone who serves on a non-profit Board as well all those who interact with one.

Larry Schall, former president, Oglethorpe University; president, New England Commission on Higher Education

As a longtime reader of self-help and leadership books, I found this one to be the rare poolside read that delivers both the pleasure of a page-turning novel and the payoff of genuine insight.

Sunita Cook, former superintendent and president, MiraCosta Community College District; former president, Grossmont College; former board chair, American Association of Community Colleges