The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, together with Ellucian, released a guide urging trustees to treat digital transformation as a core governance priority. The manual frames technology strategy, data governance, and digital resilience as board‑level responsibilities rather than back‑office chores and provides trustees with questions and frameworks to oversee digital investments and risk. Authors Ross Mugler (AGB) and Laura Ipsen (Ellucian) said boards that neglect digital strategy imperil enrollment, student experience and institutional competitiveness. The release positions trustees as central actors in decisions about AI governance, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and budget trade‑offs tied to modernization.