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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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Blog: Learning Innovation The best recent show about academia over the past few years is not The Chair , although it was pretty good. The show you want to watch if you want to understand how a university actually works is HBO’s thinly veiled academic drama, House of the Dragon.

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University Business

APRIL 1, 2024

As academia continues to grapple with the speedy advancement of AI, CIOs must be willing to step up and educate their campuses on practical use cases of this groundbreaking technology.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 21, 2022

“Since its founding 13 years ago, the Wyss Institute has been devoted to breaking down silos within and between academia and industry,” said Harvard University president Larry Bacow.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 31, 2023

The government’s squelching of his voice, combined with the hundreds of thousands of Israelis who took to the streets to protest, sent an unmistakable message to Israel’s university presidents that we were obliged to take a stand for the values that we hold dear. Ron Robin is president of University of Haifa.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While I believe my criticisms of those books have proven well founded, there is one area where I have grown more sympathetic to the big-picture critique of higher ed as institutions that are too hidebound and should indeed consider embracing some methods that may look more like “business” than “academia.”

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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.

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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.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2022

September 2022 was apparently the month artificial intelligence essay angst boiled over in academia, as various media outlets published opinion pieces lamenting the rise of AI writing systems that will ruin student writing and pave the way toward unprecedented levels of academic misconduct. Then, on Sept.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Khoury notes that 90% of individuals in academia, especially on residential campuses, lack certain skills that are necessary for adapting to new models of teaching and governance. And the idea of a democratic representation in lieu of expertise representation hurts us in academia when we are not sitting on a pile of money. [00:34:52]

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. Each phase of my journey provided unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within academia.

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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.

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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. President Stokes assured us that management needn’t be a bad thing: “Some people do enjoy it.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Additionally, each board member is a fiduciary and must act on behalf of the organization’s greatest good and have a higher standard of care than professional staff (including the university president). Additionally, these responsibilities are collective and personal, so they cannot be delegated to others.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 25, 2023

He has published nearly 500 articles in refereed journals and conference proceedings and has mentored more than 150 graduate students, postdocs, research engineers, and research scientists, many of whom occupy leading positions in academia and industry. First, what are three takeaways for university presidents and boards?

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 4, 2023

As Mainstay, they still empower people to take the next step toward achieving their goals in both academia and business. Co-Host: Bridget Burns , CEO, University Innovation Alliance Dr. Bridget Burns is the founder and CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They discuss the approaches university presidents can take to cultivate a culture that equally emphasizes productivity and employee well-being. Leaders in academia carry the responsibility to create a culture conducive to the growth and well-being of the people they lead (staff and faculty). People say that all the time.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

00:30:34] Drumm: Yeah, I tell university presidents, the absolute worst feeling in the world for a leader is being out in front and turning around and seeing no one’s [00:30:43] Catherine: Yeah, that is exactly right. Three takeaways for university presidents and boards. [00:31:07] 00:31:00] Drumm: Absolutely.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

in Information Sciences & Technology from Pennsylvania State University, and an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. Andrew, what are three takeaways for university presidents, boards, and system leaders? Koricich earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education and a B.S. I can’t believe how fast this time went.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

But I was drawn into this topic, field, and academia more generally four years ago. What can presidents do? One of the last questions I always ask is, what are three takeaways for university presidents and boards? But, frankly, what can boards and presidents do to hold the line on tuition? What can boards do?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

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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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 15, 2025

Greg Abbott threatened to remove Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III over the institutions participation in an upcoming conference hosted by The PhD Project, which Abbott alleged violates the states ban on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. This week, Texas Gov.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

InStride, an innovative organization backed by Arizona State University, is bridging the gap between academia and industry by facilitating partnerships between universities and corporations. Alana Rose: This has been great. [00:31:39] The same questions I ask every guest. Alana Rose: Great. [00:31:48]

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 31, 2022

For some time now, public officials have moved from elected office into positions at universities. An early champion of the Chicago Principles, Purdue University president Mitch Daniels, is a former governor of Indiana.

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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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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.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Image: Another Big Ten president is on the way out. Ohio State University president Kristina Johnson announced Monday that she is resigning at the end of the academic year. Michigan State University president Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. Mark Schlissel, in January after learning he had an affair with a subordinate.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

You look quite the distinguished person that you’d expect from a university president. Let’s just forget academia for a moment. Eric Hogue 02:23 You flatter me, Drumm. Drumm McNaughton 02:25 Well, let’s forget the flattery. We’re going to get down to it real quick. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

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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.'

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University Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“Sadly, too many people in elite academia have been so weakened by their moral confusion that, when they see videos of raped women, hear of a beheaded baby, or learn of a grandmother murdered in her home, the first reaction of some is to ‘provide context’ and try to blame the raped women, beheaded baby or the murdered grandmother.”

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 7, 2025

. “Believe me, a former president of Harvard, when I say that ways can be found in an emergency to deploy even parts of the endowment that have been earmarked by their donors for other uses, Summers asserted in a recent New York Times guest essay. Princeton University President Christopher L.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 2, 2025

Heres an overview of the latest news: Trump Administration Suspends Federal Grants to Princeton University The Trump administration has suspended numerous federal grants to Princeton University, affecting funding from the Department of Energy, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2025

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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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 7, 2025

. “Believe me, a former president of Harvard, when I say that ways can be found in an emergency to deploy even parts of the endowment that have been earmarked by their donors for other uses, Summers asserted in a recent New York Times guest essay. Princeton University President Christopher L.

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