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Albizu University President Nelson Soto Joins AGB Council of Presidents
Miami, FL (August 26, 2024)—Albizu University today announced that Dr. Nelson E. Soto has been appointed to the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Council of Presidents. The council leverages its members' experience, perspectives, and insights with active leadership roles for the development of AGB expertise designed to strengthen board governance across higher education.
Dr. Soto accepted the opportunity to serve on the Council of Presidents because he is a visionary higher education leader who focuses on enabling and encouraging change and embodies the Albizu philosophy of multicultural education. The central underpinning of his values and professional experience is promoting justice, diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. Dr. Soto is deeply committed to ensuring that all individuals have access to higher education and the opportunity to improve their own lives and those of their families, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The AGB Council of Presidents regularly convenes to discuss the strategic priorities across higher education and includes representatives from a range of institutional types, including public and private, large and small, single institution and multi-campus system, two- and four-year, religious and secular, and domestic and international. This diversity affords the group a broad pool of experiences that help inform AGB about the obstacles and macro-level trends that governing boards face. In turn, AGB leverages its advisory groups to create tools and resources that benefit over 2,000 institutions and 40,000 members.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact,” Dr. Soto stated. “As higher education faces significant challenges, it is essential that we unite in our efforts. I am honored to collaborate with such a distinguished group of peers.”
The Council of Presidents is one of 5 councils that enhance AGB’s thought leadership. The other six councils similarly represent key leadership roles and priority areas: Board Leaders, Board Professionals, Foundation Leaders, and Senior Fellows.
“By serving on our AGB councils, our council members generously lend their valuable time and significant talents to advancing governance and best practices across higher education,” said Framroze Virjee, AGB president and CEO. “Alongside the AGB Board of Directors, AGB consultants, and other board governance experts, the AGB Council of Presidents works to ensure that boards across the country are receiving premier guidance on leading practices in board governance throughout the year. These council members ensure that we are aware of not only the pressing issue of the moment, but also what our members need from AGB to lead in the boardroom. It is a crucial partnership, and I so appreciate their hard work.”
About Albizu University
Proud of its roots and commitment to excellence in program offerings, Albizu University is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning with campuses in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Miami, Florida, and a University Center in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It was the only regionally accredited secular University in the continental United States named in honor of a Hispanic, the distinguished Puerto Rican psychologist Dr. Carlos Albizu-Miranda. To date, over 9,000 graduates call Albizu University their Alma Mater—a university that prides itself on educating culturally competent individuals capable of serving the diverse populations of our global community. Albizu University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, education, speech-language pathology, human services, and criminal justice, as well as an ESOL program, taught by a diverse, expert faculty. Total enrollment is over 2,000 students representing 65 countries. Albizu University’s Miami Campus was recently recognized as the top institution for Best Online Master’s in Organizational Psychology Programs 2020 by BestColleges.com. For more information, visit albizu.edu.
About AGB
At the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), we believe in the power of higher education to transform lives, strengthen inclusive democracy, and support a thriving society. We believe that strong higher education starts with great governing boards. AGB provides advocacy, leading practices, educational resources, expert support, and renowned programs that advance board excellence for 40,000 AGB members from more than 2,000 institutions and foundations. For more than 100 years, AGB has been the trusted authority for board members, chief executives, board professionals, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership. Learn more at AGB.org.
