Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

" The (mostly) accepted consensus within academia is that a terminal degree is almost always table stakes for most academic leadership roles. And even today, I remain skeptical and suspicious of those from outside of academia (and who do not hold a doctorate) who are recruited to university presidencies and other leadership roles.

University Leadership

Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Blog: Just Visiting Here, there and everywhere, I have been hard on the spate of “education disrupted” books that cropped up during the early to middle part of the previous decade. As I argue in my book, Sustainable. My criticism was rooted in a couple of core differences.

Academia

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Similarities Between Industry and Academia. President Blake's journey to his current position at Georgia State has been a bit different from those of many other academic leaders. So by the time I got into this perspective of being in academia, that piece was part of how I operated. But I thought it was a great synergy.

Engineering

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2017

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.

University Leadership

Academe Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Unsurprisingly, they reported that Security agencies and law enforcement have played a critical role in suppressing dissent in academia through targeted repression, particularly during the first months of the war. Oddly, life in academia continues, but the pressures and constraints are never far away.”

Academia

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Brian Blake sat down with us to discuss his first year at Georgia State University. President Blake recalled how his path to the presidency of this historic institution had included his previous career in the technology sector, well outside of academia. A Thousand Flowers Blooming On May 2, 2022, Dr. M.

Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Brian Blake sat down with us to discuss his first year at Georgia State University. President Blake recalled how his path to the presidency of this historic institution had included his previous career in the technology sector, well outside of academia. A Thousand Flowers Blooming On May 2, 2022, Dr. M.

Leadership

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed ® , Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with economist and investment manager David Linton about his findings from his upcoming book, Crushed: How Student Debt Has Impaired a Generation and What to Do About It. Just read the book. David has written two books. It’s a better return on time.

Higher Education

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Investigative Insights: A Deep Dive into the Crisis In preparing this report, over 65 interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former university presidents. Encourage not only retired but also current university leaders to speak out against political interference.

Higher Education

The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

7 November · Episode 180 A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton This conversation–rooted in the findings of E&Y white paper: How are you balancing the books for a digital future? Three takeaways for university presidents and boards. [00:31:07] it sure does.

Model

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

His work has been published in numerous journal articles, book chapters, and research reports, and featured in a range of media outlets, including Politico, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and The Daily Yonder. in Information Sciences & Technology from Pennsylvania State University, and an M.B.A.

Institution

University Business

APRIL 14, 2023

. — Langston University The only HBCU in Oklahoma will be looking for a new leader as Kent J. will be moving into entrepreneurial pursuits after serving in academia for 30 years, according to The Oklahoman. retires after an 11-year tenure at the school. Despite this, Smith Jr.

Liberal Arts

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 24, 2023

In academia, I've always been enamored with folks who can work the art of leadership in a really clear way, all kinds of models, all kinds of people who've inspired me to think, 'If I could just steal a little of that, a little of that.' It's unbelievably healthy for your brain.

Higher Education Leadership

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

He is the author of The Winning Side of the Ask: The Heart and Skills of the Donor-Centric Professional Fundraiser , a book dedicated to helping nonprofits design a thriving philanthropic culture. You look quite the distinguished person that you’d expect from a university president. Eric Hogue 02:23 You flatter me, Drumm.

Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2024

DEI and academia Efforts around DEI and the institution of higher education as a whole may be key targets for Republican candidates and politicians, scholars told Diverse. One attack in recent memory was the banning of diversity offices at state colleges and universities in Texas. Gay was Harvard’s first Black leader. “I

Higher Education