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International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women

Insight Into Diversity

The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released, and analysis reveals that, for the first time, 50 of the top 200 institutions are led by women. Since the eighties, women comprised a majority on college campuses while institutional leadership remained predominantly male.

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

Corcoran won out against two other presidential prospects with extensive experience in academia. Melissa Gilliam – Boston University (Mass.) She will be credited for tripling the university’s endowment, establishing a diversity, equity and inclusion office and forming a comprehensive internal communications team.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

Phil’s worked with the who’s who of online education institutions, and with EdTech in the news more and more, Phil joins us today to talk about the state of EdTech, where it’s going, what university presidents need to know to take advantage of current market forces. welcome back to the program. [00:31:54]

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Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 254 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. R. Todd Benson

The Change Leader, Inc.

Three Takeaways for University Presidents, Boards, and Administrations Three action recommendations are offered for higher education leaders looking to make better use of faculty data: Increase both the frequency and quality of communication. Share faculty accomplishments in ways that resonate with stakeholders outside academia.

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Indian & US universities seek closer ties in AI and tech

The PIE News

. “On the other hand, the US universities will also have an opportunity to learn how India conducted its Chandrayaan space missions for Moon exploration under a reasonable budget.” of its GDP on R&D, AAU’s involvement could provide a major boost to research in Indian academia. ” With India spending a mere 0.7%

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A Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The re-election of President Donald J. Trump has brought a sense of uncertainty as 2024 draws to a close. Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Lets take a look at the year that was as plans develop for the road ahead. Other initiatives remain tied up in court. Larry Hlavenka Jr.,

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Columbia University’s Interim President Resigns Amid Trump Administration’s Pressure Over Campus Activism

Higher Education Inquirer

Armstrong, resigned on Friday, just days after the university made significant concessions to the Trump administration in exchange for the restoration of $400 million in federal research funding.