University Business

MAY 3, 2024

The three presidents to step down demonstrate a variety of reasons for making a change: to reengage in academia, pursue other professional opportunities or make way for new leadership during trying times. The work was done in collaboration with the provost. Stepping down Jeff Abernathy – Alma College (Mich.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

However, as Black women in academia, many of us, otherwise strangers to her, felt it too. The pain of their deaths is not unlike the experiences Black women in academia have long endured. deGregory Obviously, no one felt and feels this loss more keenly than Epps’ family, friends, and close colleagues.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Chase’s experience and “transformational ideas … will elevate the student experience across the UH system,” added Khator, who is also president of UH. As she prepared to begin her new work at the tier-one public research university, Chase shared her perspective on making investments in student success.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Reports of scholars being retired early or dismissed indicate that the Iranian government has ordered a cleansing of academia in the wake of protests that have gripped the country since September. Demonstrations were triggered by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, who was accused of wearing her hijab “improperly.”

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Image: Cameron Mozafari wasn’t surprised when a student walked into his office at Cornell University and started crying. ’” Mozafari told the student, who had been struggling with a major depressive episode triggered by trauma, that there would be no penalty for assignments turned in late.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

In a career that has included both academia and the private sector, Dr. Teik C. Prior to his NJIT presidency, Lim was the interim president of the University of Texas at Arlington after having served the university as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Unfortunately, he could not meet the 20-20 eyesight requirement.

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HEPI

MARCH 26, 2023

This blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Professor Ian Walmsley, the Provost of Imperial College London and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Hooke Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. This year, 2023, began with both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition talking about Britain’s future.

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 31, 2023

There are various stories in higher education news about what impact AI will have on students, instructors, and the education field at large. I really enjoyed learning about these initiatives and student reflections on AI in higher education. The goal of this training was to help prepare faculty for the fall semester.

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University Business

MAY 23, 2023

For example, male enrollment at 4-year public institutions has dropped nearly 6% more than women, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Among all student demographics in this sector, white men experienced the sharpest decline in enrollment, falling nearly 20%. according to Newsweek.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Student Success. Since he began his distinguished academic career after transitioning from the private sector, we were eager to hear his wisdom about how it affected his approach to academic leadership, the guidance and opportunities that he's offering his students, and the perceptions and expectations around a job well done.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Sol Gittleman has penned a must-read book for anyone with a vested interest in the past, present, and future of American academia. But much of the book highlights how the American higher education system has become the envy of the world — sending thousands of students each year flocking to the United States to commence study.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“I enjoy watching and being part of faculty across all disciplines, ranks, and identities, finding common ground, transmitting institutional knowledge, and learning new things from each other,” says Sharon Inkelas, PhD, associate vice provost for the faculty at UC Berkeley and a Faculty Link program lead.

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University Business

MARCH 14, 2023

John Karl Scholz (Photo: UO Website) With experience as a professor, economist and provost (which he currently still serves at the University of Wisconsin-Madison), his focus at Oregon will be student career readiness and postgraduate success. Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. She is also a first-generation student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Karen Carey was appointed chancellor in November 2020 after serving as provost and dean of graduate studies since June 2016. Carey is dedicated to carrying out the mission of UAS as a destination of choice for students seeking academic excellence and learning opportunities that integrate the environment and cultures of Southeast Alaska.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

From December 2016 to July 2022, when she left to begin her new position, she served as associate provost for undergraduate retention and dean of undergraduate studies. Macaulay is a highly selective honors college for students in the CUNY system. Students meet with Macaulay Honors College Dean Dara N.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With 25-plus years in the industry, she's known for her astute observations on the higher ed space and creating accessible, student-centered online experiences. Q: What inspired you to move to an ed-tech company after a career in academia? A: Everyone in education is united and motivated by how we can best serve our students.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Nate Southerland, provost of Coconino Community College, said the college started the automotive technology program in response to local workforce needs. The college offered four automotive technology classes last fall and five courses in the spring, serving 46 students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Point Foundation Scholars “Students posted videos on Tik Tok of them having to pull down the rainbow flag and to shutter the doors,” says Hall. At the time, there was only an unapproved (not officially recognized by the university) LGBTQ student group. The center director had to be reassigned to a new role on campus.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 15, 2022

program in French and history, tells a story that resembles that of many humanities graduate students: that “the transformative experience I had in the classroom led me to dedicate my whole life to academia. But austerity and precarity have made it impossible for me to give those same experiences to my undergraduate students.”

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University Business

JANUARY 12, 2023

As provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology, she expanded the school’s doctoral programs and invested in research facilities. And as Clemson’s senior assistant provost for Faculty Affairs before that, she spearheaded efforts in faculty recruitment and retention.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mason serves as associate provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Kenyon College in Ohio. In your view, how will this decision affect academia in the long term? No student has ever been admitted to Kenyon on the basis of being one thing or occupying one identity. Certainly, Kenyon College does.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Once heralded as a vital tool to promote equitable academic environments, they now face criticism, raising questions about their future in academia. Provost Laurie McCauley approved the proposal, citing concerns over potential constraints on freedom of expression and diversity of thought. Whats Next?

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University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite the abrupt upheaval and its ramifications, Reid and student body president Grace Keenan were the only trustees to vote against Corcoran’s permanent hire. Corcoran won out against two other presidential prospects with extensive experience in academia. She’s held her position there for the last two years.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We asked how she’s met these opportunities: “When I think about my role as Provost at Florida State University , at that point in my career, I was not at all certain that I wanted to be a university president. When I left for a provost job at University of Missouri , I was excited about a new opportunity at a Midwestern university.

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University Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

More from UB: Support for first-year students may be key this fall. As a Christian university, its academic scope coalesces with Burnett’s object of improving students’ spiritual growth. “Dr. Two presidential exits, for example, stem from a desire to spend more time with family. Burwell – American University (D.C.)

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University Business

JUNE 29, 2023

More from UB: Report: International graduate student enrollment booms by 100% since the pandemic Hired Timothy G. Lynch is a first-generation student and native New Yorker, earning his baccalaureate and doctoral degrees from CUNY colleges. However, Riverso does have a background in developing young talent through academia.

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Today's Learner

JULY 12, 2023

As the virus swept around the world, faculty were reminded to band together in support of our students. Countless meetings and articles abounded, reminding us how students needed our empathetic support and understanding as they navigated the uncertainty of COVID-19’s impact on their academic success. But what about us?

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 4, 2023

Committing to Tech Integration Mainstay is a communication platform that deploys behaviorally intelligent chatbots to engage and support higher education students by starting and measuring meaningful conversations. We don't drive the outcomes; we help students make use of all the resources available to get the outcomes."

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Steering Unity from 540 students and a $14 million budget to an impressive enrollment of over 7,500 and a budget of $58 million, Dr. Khoury has cut tuition in half and significantly reduced institutional debt. Academia is excellent at identifying the problem. We are excellent at deconstructing it.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

The types of prospective students higher ed needs to target. Public RSIs are more dependent on state appropriations but receive fewer appropriations per student because state funding metrics focus on enrollment growth, which is more constrained. How board members should be appointed. But they must stay proactive and transparent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. Her meteoric rise is particularly noteworthy given the historical barriers faced by women of color in academia. in the majority white college town in the Mountain region.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 2, 2024

Harvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and controversy surrounding her recent congressional testimony on campus policies related to student conduct and antisemitism. Garber, the provost and chief academic officer, was appointed interim president until a permanent successor is named.

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HESA

MAY 4, 2023

The second half of this interview in particular provides some really interesting insight into issues of what enablers are required for academia to really turn the corner on CO 2 emissions. And also just helping students think about the general dislocations that climate crisis may bring about. They’ve done some unusual things.

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University Business

JANUARY 10, 2025

An organized student walkout led to the arrest of 34 people and two journalists, The Texas Tribune reports. Over the past eight years as provost of Oregon State University, Feser’s won acclaim for his initiatives diversifying faculty and championing equity and inclusion across institutional operations.

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University Business

JULY 14, 2023

However, one hire whose responsibilities oversee nearly half a million students is creating a big splash. Secretary of Education to serve on a committee measuring student success. “Dr. However, her 25-year career in higher education also expands into true academia.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The conversation, titled, "Championing Inclusion: The Impact of DEI Programs in Higher Education,” provided valuable insights on navigating challenges and championing inclusion in the evolving landscape of academia. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a moment where our collective efforts are under attack. Panelists included Drs.

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