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Let’s look outside academia for university leaders

LSE Higher Education Blog

By comparison to other international higher education sectors, especially the US , and despite media headlines , UK vice-chancellors are poorly paid. Brexit has made UK higher education a less desirable destination for senior leaders. Reasons are manifold. One is remunerative.

Academia 108
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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carolyn Stefanco hen the American Council on Education launched its Moving the Needle initiative over a decade ago to raise awareness about gender parity in higher education or lack thereof only 23% of college presidents or chancellors were women. Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L.

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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

HEPI

Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. These figures underscore the persistent barriers that hinder progression into leadership roles in academia and industry.

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Study Reveals Family Support Critical in Reducing Faculty Anxiety in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

higher education institutions using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) assessment. The relatively lower anxiety levels among non-tenure track full professors compared to their tenure-track counterparts raises questions about the relationship between job security and mental well-being in academia.

Academia 100
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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. Galinda represents those who comply with administrative directives in hopes of achieving their personal ambitions. Though some aspects have changed, much remains poignantly familiar. link] Schwart, S.

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NISAU’s UK-India Achievers set to shine in third edition

The PIE News

The call for nominations for the third iteration of NISAU’s India UK Achievers Honours is now open – a movement that honours the shared legacy between the UK and India by celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of Indian students who have thrived in the UK.

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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At first, it felt affirmingproof that I belonged in academia. Why are women of color in higher education celebrated for their excellence yet set up to fail by the very systems that claim to value them? This isnt a personal failure; its a systemic issueand higher education is a microcosm of broader workplace inequities.