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UM Ends Required Diversity Statements, Keeps DEI Funding

Insight Into Diversity

The University of Michigan Board of Regents avoided a vote to defund its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) program during its final meeting of the year, despite mounting scrutiny and campus protests. Since 2016, the university has reportedly allocated $250 million to DEI initiatives, drawing both praise and criticism.

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Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?

University Business

The higher education sector can relax knowing that employers still greatly value the merit a degree grants job applicants. How higher education can cultivate critical thinking among students Over the last three years, Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School has emphasized adding critical thinking within its curriculum.

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

University Business

At the same time, Black Hills State University’s Steve Elliott finds himself in S.D. as a first-time president. Sometimes, the best decision a president can make is taking a step back. As dynamic as Elliott’s background and education are, his 20 years at Wayne State University (Mich.)

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New York pledges more higher ed funds, but deficits run deep

Inside Higher Ed

Image: After a long period of funding cuts and stagnation , public higher education in New York state got an infusion of hope last year when Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a historic funding increase, allocating $8.5 billion in new funding—to the State University of New York and City University of New York systems.

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The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 2: The Challenges of Higher Education Leadership

The Change Leader, Inc.

The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 2: Higher Education Leadership Todays Higher Education leadership is living in a divisive and politicized environment. However, there is no more important time for true leaders to step into top administrative roles and help higher education move into the 21 st century.

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Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities

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Blogs Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a priority. Between 2007 and 2016, a study found a 43% increase in in adults with newly diagnosed ADHD.

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Is a merger a closure by another name? (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Some in higher education believe that a merged institution will preserve much of what is good of the smaller institution, while closure is merely oblivion. EDITOR’S NOTE: In a joint statement, Montclair State University president Jonathan GS Koppell and Bloomfield College president Marcheta P.

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