What college administrators should keep tabs on in 2023
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
These are the trends, stories and key admissions topics that are expected to shape the year ahead.
Investigations Conclude College Administrators Lied to Media, Mistreated Faculty
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Investigations Conclude College Administrators Lied to Media, Mistreated Faculty Sara Weissman Fri, 12/15/2023 - 03:00 AM The investigations found that Spartanburg Community College disbanded its Faculty Senate and surveilled faculty members, then lied about it to media outlets and South Carolina’s inspector general.
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Hoke’s Notes – The Plight of Small Colleges
Edu Alliance Journal
JANUARY 27, 2025
However, one other area is especially close to my heart: the plight of small colleges. The Plight of Small Colleges If youve followed my journey, you know that I earned my undergraduate degree from Urbana University, a small private college in Urbana, Ohioa city with a current population of 11,161.
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Change for the Better
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Almost 12 years ago, I was a college administrator who filed both Title IX and Clery Act complaints with the Department of Education against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the university that was both my employer and my beloved alma mater.
AAUP Condemns Faculty Arrests Amid Protest Crackdown at NYU
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This crackdown on NYU faculty is part of a distressing pattern of repression of pro-Palestinian speech on college campuses, said AAUP President Todd Wolfson. NYU administrators, however, appear to have bypassed these critical protections, undermining the rights and responsibilities of faculty members.
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Are Other States Poaching Florida’s College Administrators?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2023
By Zachary Schermele People quit jobs for all sorts of reasons. But experts and academics say what's happening in the Sunshine State could signal a growing academic migration.
OP ED: Breaking the Silence Addressing Mental Health in Black Men
Insight Into Diversity
JANUARY 7, 2025
However, there is hope, and change can begin where the next generation gathers on college campuses. College students are at a critical developmental stage where they can challenge and reshape societal norms, including the stigma around mental health for Black men.
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In Lawsuit, Two Professors Allege Retaliation and Discrimination By Cuyahoga Community College Administrators
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) professors are suing the school, claiming that it and its top administrators retaliated against them for making critical comments about the school to the press, Cleveland.com reported. The lawsuit was filed Monday by attorney Subodh Chandra in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
VICTORY: California college that censored conservative students must pay $330,000, adopt new speech-protective policy, and train staff
FIRE
AUGUST 2, 2024
Clovis Community College administrators schemed to remove student-group flyers because of conservative messagesFederal court orders Clovis and three other community colleges to stop discriminating against student-group speech based on viewpointFederal court order and settlement follow a federal appellate court ruling in the students’…
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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Dr. Nichole Kang is director of the Wellness Center at Montgomery County Community College.
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No Increased Funding Proposed for New Jersey Community Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 17, 2024
New Jersey Council of County Colleges members fear Gov. Phil Murphy is planning to cut about $20 million in state funding to community colleges. Aaron Fichtner, president of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, noted in an interview with NJ.com that the state has been generous in expanding student financial aid programs.
Murray State University Names Dr. Ron K. Patterson as 15th President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
Patterson, who currently serves as president of Chadron State College in Nebraska, will assume his new role on July 1, 2025, succeeding retiring President Dr. Bob Jackson. Colleagues describe Patterson as a collaborative, servant leader who values accessibility, affordability, education, and innovation in higher education.
New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
In his new book, From Foster Care to College , Dr. Royel M. Through capturing the lived experiences of foster youth in college, Johnson found that, beyond the misconceptions that plague them, foster youth are a remarkably resilient group with college-going aspirations. But foster youth can also be reluctant to ask for help.
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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug.
Punishments Rise as Student Protests Escalate
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 15, 2024
Punishments Rise as Student Protests Escalate kathryn.palmer… Mon, 04/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Exasperated and under intense scrutiny, some college administrators are increasingly punishing student activists with suspensions, expulsions and arrests. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
New Ways to Support Community College Student Health
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. Let’s be real: it costs significant money and time to address this problem, and most community colleges lack both.
How this year cast doubt on 2 higher ed myths
University Business
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As concerns around the cost of a credential continue to surge, college administrators, policymakers and the sector’s countless stakeholders are working aggressively to conquer the changing postsecondary landscape. Myth 1: College costs are the No. Here are two big concepts to reconsider.
How a College Landed Kendrick Lamar as Its Surprise Commencement Speaker
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2024
By Amelia Benavides-Colón Daniel Boczarski, Getty Images for Cash App Kendrick Lamar Every year, Compton College administrators make a wish list of commencement speakers. This spring, when President Keith Curry saw Kendrick Lamar’s name on the list, a light bulb went off.
Former Dean Sues College, Claims Discrimination
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Charletta Barringer-Brown A former Southside Virginia Community College administrator is alleging discrimination as a reason she was fired from her position. Dr. Charletta Barringer-Brown recently filed a federal lawsuit in Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond, reports Cardinal News.
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Community College Students Expect Better Customer Service
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 26, 2023
Community college administrators say their students want better support when it comes to institutional customer service—and that they’re right for having high expectations, according to a report released Monday.
Connecticut College president resigns under pressure
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2023
Image: Connecticut College president Katherine Bergeron is stepping down in the wake of student protests and widespread calls for her resignation over missteps on diversity, equity and inclusion. While Connecticut College ultimately canceled the event, the move came too late, prompting King to step down. That is my wish for Conn.”
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Cazenovia College to close in 2023
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Image: After a missed bond payment and months of uncertainty, Cazenovia College will close. College officials remained tight-lipped, telling Inside Higher Ed earlier this fall only that “discussions continue to take place” on the outstanding bond payment. Now college leaders have made a clear decision about its future.
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Can Cheating on Steroids in Colleges and Universities be Stopped?
Higher Ed Ethics Watch
JANUARY 25, 2023
It is no surprise to college professors that academic cheating is on the rise even though virtually every university has a policy on academic integrity. It stands to reason that if high school students are allowed to cheat, then these same habits will be repeated in college. What Can Professors/Colleges Do? Everybody does it.
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A small college needs $2.6M to survive. It's raised $178K
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Image: Facing financial pressures, the King’s College made a recent appeal to donors for $2.6 So far, the college has raised $178,000, according to an email sent to supporters earlier this week. College officials have said the money is needed to meet basic needs such as rent and payroll. The deadline to raise the $2.6
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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 23, 2023
In my position as a community college president, a large part of the work is showing up as my authentic self. Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work. The overall point is that new things are happening at Compton College.
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VICTORY: Lawsuit ends with Collin College professor reinstated after being fired for union advocacy, supporting removal of Confederate monuments
FIRE
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
3, 2022 — Two down, one to go in a trio of lawsuits against the Texas college that just can’t resist firing professors for exercising their First Amendment rights. As part of the settlement, the college agreed to a two-year, $230,000 teaching contract with Jones and to pay $145,000 in attorneys’ fees. . “I McKINNEY, Texas, Nov.
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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 23, 2023
She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. UC Irvine was one of the earliest colleges to have such a center.
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More students take more credits at Camden County College
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Image: Martine Howard, chair of languages and communications at Camden County College, was frustrated to see students return to campus year after year without graduating—or not return at all. She watched the pattern repeat itself over her nearly three decades teaching at the two-year college in New Jersey. ” she said.
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When a religious institution absorbs a for-profit college
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 26, 2023
Image: Hilbert College is marrying outside the faith. The four-year Roman Catholic nonprofit college in New York announced Wednesday that it would acquire Valley College, a for-profit career institution with four sites in Ohio and West Virginia. And despite the unusual pairing, Hilbert College officials say the move makes sense.
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Asking Senator Sanders to Help Adjunct Faculty
Academe Blog
MARCH 27, 2024
BY CAPRICE LAWLESS Most community college faculty are paid poverty-level wages and so can’t afford the laptops they need to teach, especially when they teach remotely. Even so, neither state lawmakers nor college administrators budget for them.
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St. Francis College Cuts Athletics
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 21, 2023
Francis College in New York announced Monday it is dropping its entire Division I athletics program at the conclusion of the spring semester, noting recent enrollment and demographic challenges. Francis College Board of Trustees, said in a statement. Francis College will continue to honor current athletic scholarships.
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City College of San Francisco struggles to heat classrooms
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 17, 2023
Image: The City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting Tuesday to approve funds for much-needed fixes to the heating systems on several campuses. And doing all of that when it feels like the college, the administration, isn’t on your side, why would anyone bother?”
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Lindenwood University Buys For-Profit Dorsey College
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 31, 2023
Lindenwood University in Missouri is expanding its reach with the acquisition of for-profit Dorsey College, a vocational school in Michigan, the St. ” Lindenwood officials intend to convert Dorsey College into a nonprofit institution, which will require approval from the Department of Education. Hide by line?:
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Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 22, 2023
Scripps College president Suzanne Keen is out after less than a year on the job. “In conversation with Board leadership, I have made the decision to step down as president of Scripps College. Scripps College officials did not provide additional details on her resignation Tuesday. Hide by line?:
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Trocaire College to Acquire Medaille University
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 6, 2023
Two small Catholic institutions in New York will soon become one, with Trocaire College set to purchase Medaille University, according to WGRZ , an NBC affiliate based in Buffalo. The two colleges have been in discussions since October 2021, and Trocaire purchased six properties from Medaille in late 2022. Hide by line?
22 Jobs Cut in Montclair State, Bloomfield College Merger
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 2, 2023
Nearly two dozen employees, or 13 percent of the workforce, at Bloomfield College will lose their jobs as part of the merger with Montclair State University, according to NJ.com. The merger is a unique example of a public institution, Montclair State, acquiring a struggling private college, which is uncommon in higher education.
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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2023
Gonzales’ passion for education has culminated in a swift rise to being named chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) last September. The district comprises 10 independently accredited colleges in Arizona serving over 94,000 students. He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013.
More colleges will likely face closure in 2023, experts say
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 19, 2023
Image: Presentation College in South Dakota announced its impending closure this week, making it the latest higher education casualty in a sector squeezed by slumping enrollment and rising costs. Plans for Presentation College Presentation College has been a fixture in the small town of Aberdeen, S.D.—population
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Small colleges share online programs, powered by a company
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 25, 2022
Instead, he found Rize Education , a for-profit company that works in partnership with the Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges Consortium , a coalition of dozens of independent colleges that share financial information and strategies for institutional sustainability.
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Report: Community colleges and employers need better partnerships
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Image: A new report , released today, concludes that community college leaders and employers are failing to partner with each other in ways that meet both of their needs. Researchers also conducted field interviews with college and business leaders. Most industry leaders, 84 percent, said that they hire community college graduates.
CEO of Manchester Community College wins job back
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 22, 2022
Image: Ousted last fall as CEO of Manchester Community College, Nicole Esposito subsequently sued the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, alleging gender discrimination and a number of other issues, including violations of her First Amendment and equal protection rights.
For-Profit ASA College Closes Without Teach-Out Plan
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ASA College, a for-profit institution based in New York City, has closed without an approved teach-out plan, according to its former accreditor , the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. ASA College lost its accreditation, ultimately prompting its closure last week. Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?:
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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 20, 2023
Image: Gustavus Adolphus College went 161 years without any graduate programs. Like other small private institutions, Gustavus Adolphus, a Lutheran college in southern Minnesota, faces a shrinking pool of traditional-age students, even ahead of the projected decline in college-age students due to kick in later this decade.
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Political tensions erupt at Bakersfield College
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 23, 2023
Image: Some members of the Renegade Institute for Liberty, a controversial group of professors at Bakersfield College, are enmeshed in an increasingly vitriolic dispute playing out on the California campus that has pitted students and faculty members against each other and prompted their supporters and critics to take sides.
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