The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is advocating for the inclusion of institutional governance assessments in college rankings, arguing that governance and board leadership are critical predictors of institutional resilience and student outcomes. They have developed practical guides and toolkits to assist boards in facing external pressures such as political intrusion and challenges to academic freedom. This push for transparency aims to provide families with a more comprehensive view when choosing higher education institutions and strengthens governance as a foundational pillar in sustaining institutional missions.