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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s why, in his late twenties, he chose to volunteer at Georgia State University (GSU), speaking to young college students about his successes. I have visions of grandeur, seeing him rise to a university president, or the CEO of a major foundation or think tank committed to educational outcomes and closing achievement gaps,” says Albert.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. It’s about showing genuine care and respect for others, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.

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Stanford President Addresses Charges in Letter to Faculty

Inside Higher Ed

In a letter to faculty , Stanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne on Monday addressed the allegations that surfaced last week regarding research misconduct in scientific papers he co-authored.

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McDonough Promotes Student Voter Engagement

Insight Into Diversity

This prestigious role positions McDonough alongside 13 other college and university presidents from across the nation, whose mission is to promote nonpartisan democratic engagement on their respective campuses.

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Data and Student Success in Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Tim Renick, who has led Georgia State University’s student success efforts since 2008, is the founding executive director of Georgia State’s National Institute for Student Success, and Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State.

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Acting in the Best Interest of the Institution

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Hard Times in Higher Education We sometimes ask our guests about the hardest leadership challenge of their career and President Welch related this painful story: “In 2019, I got a call from the governor's office that Henderson State was facing serious financial challenges, and could the system step in an informal role?

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$16B College Sports Revenue and Regulations: Knight Commission Insights: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 171 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amy Privette Perko

The Change Leader, Inc.

To get it done, university presidents will need to tell conference commissioners to work together for the collective good, or Congress will get involved. University presidents will need to identify what they want to achieve from college sports. In 2008, Perko was inducted into CoSIDA’s Academic All-America Hall of Fame.

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