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Bridging Research and Practice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Equity has long been a part of Western Michigan University’s DNA.

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. From December 2016 to July 2022, when she left to begin her new position, she served as associate provost for undergraduate retention and dean of undergraduate studies. Justice and equity are driving forces in most everything I do.”

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Why we need better data on faculty diversity (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Is there equity in measures of faculty success? Institutional supports of interest include: resources for caregiving, mental health and wellness; extensions of the tenure clock; dual-career hiring; and attention to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in hiring, tenure and promotion processes. What Data Do We Need?

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A 40th Anniversary Love Story: About My Favorite Magazine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in May 2003. Dr. Shaun Harper is University Professor; Provost Professor of Education and Business; Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership; and USC Race and Equity Center Founder and Executive Director. People now call me an expert on higher education broadly and on Black issues specifically. I earned my Ph.D.

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What Academic Tenure Is and Why It Matters

PeopleAdmin

The tenure materials move up the chain to the provost, who makes the final tenure decision based on recommendations from others who have reviewed. water supply in 2003. In addition, a digitized system offers data and insights about the tenure review process, so you can ensure equity and reduce bias across campus.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

When I became provost, I thought, 'I don't know how to be a provost. Doug was managing editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education from 1999 to 2003, after working at The Chronicle since 1986 in a variety of roles. That's exciting, and that's a reason to think about leadership and to partner with your leaders.

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Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Doug was managing editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education from 1999 to 2003, after working at The Chronicle since 1986 in a variety of roles. Doug speaks widely about higher education, including on C-Span and National Public Radio and at meetings and on campuses around the country.