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Cost allocation in the research university and what it tells us

Changing Higher Education

This somewhat cynical observation by Lombardi was informed by his broad and sometimes painful experiences as Provost at Johns Hopkins University, President of the University of Florida, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and President of the Louisiana State University System. We would be wrong to do so. .

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The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts

EAB

The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts. Findings from EAB’s new survey of presidents, provosts, and VPEMs. Nearly half of respondents did not adjust the budget allocated to graduate and adult-serving programs in recent years (thanks in no small part to the pandemic).

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UTSA Faculty Hiring Program Aims to Compete for Researchers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The UT System has allocated $55 million across the ERUs to fund the recruitment of research-active faculty to increase its national research prominence and federal funding opportunities.

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UNC Charlotte Disbands DEI Offices

Insight Into Diversity

Funding previously allocated to DEI initiatives will be redirected towards student success programs, focusing on enhancing graduation rates, degree efficiency, and mental health support.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

How to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in challenging times For presidents and provosts in supportive states: If you lead an institution in a state where DEI initiatives are not under attack, seize this opportunity to reinforce your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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STEM innovation in constrained economic times – the UK in an international context by Professor Ian Walmsley, Provost of Imperial College

HEPI

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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Experts Gathered to Discuss Challenges Facing Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Public universities and private universities all have very different kinds of funding allocations,” said Dirks. As former provost, Fleming spoke at length about how tuition is the grease that spins the wheels of higher education. But they’re all getting more expensive. But lowering tuition isn’t a simple task.