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College presidents move to cultural institutions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

With the recent announcement that Sean Decatur would assume the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in New York after nearly a decade at the helm of Kenyon College, at least five major American cultural institutions will be headed by former presidents of small liberal arts colleges.

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The Equity Imperative ?of the Place-Bound Student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Public community colleges have ties to local and regional economies, faculty possessing advanced degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, and direct experience in industry. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University.

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Small College America – Profile: Gettysburg College

Edu Alliance Journal

March 10, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Gettysburg College is the fifth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a private liberal arts institution located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.