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A final post as a farewell and thanks

Higher Ed Data Stories

Much of what I did here was simply a sanitized version of what I was doing for my own work anyway, going back to the first post in 2013, which, if I recall, I was preparing for a conference presentation. You can subscribe to the latter, but it will mostly be written for presidents, provosts, and Board chairs.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. At the same time, reality struck: A student should not need to have an associate provost as a parent to transfer college credits. Dr. Alicia M.

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Kenyon College President Dr. Sean Decatur to Depart for American Museum of Natural History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Decatur Decatur has been the school’s president for almost a decade, his tenure having begun in 2013. Kenyon Provost Dr. Jeff Bowman will lead the college until the search for a new president is complete. Dr. Sean M. It has been a tremendous honor for me to lead this remarkable community over the past 9.5

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 2013 Princeton University study found that students who engaged in more diverse interactions during college were more likely to challenge their own beliefs and develop more inclusive attitudes. The strength of our nation and our democracy depends on it. Ensure that these commitments are visible and actionable across your institution.

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Auburn professor awarded $646k in damages in speech case

Inside Higher Ed

The jury did not agree with Stern’s similar claims against two former provosts, however. Around this time, Stern’s new dean allegedly opposed his tenure bid, as did the provost, contradicting the positive recommendation of his department. The First Amendment and academic freedom are the cornerstones of higher education.

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The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments

EAB

The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments. Now, for the first since 2013, graduate enrollment has declined, according to National Student Clearinghouse projections. So what programs are presidents, provosts, and VPEMs betting on? Survey Methodology. December 6, 2022.

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Dr. Paula D. McClain

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McClain is professor of political science and professor of public policy and dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education, having moved to Duke from the University of Virginia in 2000. The 6 th edition will be published in mid-2013.) Title: Professor of Political Science/Public Policy Duke University Paula D.