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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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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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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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Seeking fiscal transparency for public colleges

Inside Higher Ed

To that end, they’ve introduced three pieces of legislation designed to beef up financial oversight of the state’s colleges and universities. ” And the last bill would mandate training programs in financial higher ed management for members of institutions’ governing boards. New Jersey invested nearly $2.8

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Effective University Leadership – What Does It Take?

The Change Leader, Inc.

Effective University leadership traits are close to superhero level – the skills, knowledge, and experience required to be an effective leader of a higher education institution are unlike that of nearly any other profession. Traditionally, universities have looked for candidates who were steeped in the world of academia.

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Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Reyes joined UIC in 2021 as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the university’s chief academic officer to advise on matters of academic policy, strategic direction, enrollment management and academic resource planning. Bridget Burns is the founder and CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).