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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Williams’s parents had met during their time at Southern and A&M College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His first ambition after college was to make money, and he entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Fontbonne University. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

University Business

Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton. Bringing all that together is really challenging our faculty and our deans to work together in new ways.

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Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under his leadership, the university saw record-breaking freshman enrollment with increased diversity and research grants reaching an unprecedented $970 million. Prior to Rutgers, Holloway served as provost at Northwestern University and held faculty roles at Yale University, where he was also Dean of Yale College.

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Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In: Changing Higher Ed podcast 257 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Andrew Hsu

The Change Leader, Inc.

How this higher education strategic planning approach helped College of Charleston grow enrollment, launch new schools, and achieve national university status. Dr. Hsu used insights from these industry relationships to guide curriculum focus areas and workforce development efforts at the College of Charleston.

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How a Connected College Approach Helps Break Down Silos and Improve Student Success: Changing Higher Ed podcast 268 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Elliot Felix

The Change Leader, Inc.

July 15, 2025 · Episode 268 Building a Connected College by Aligning Strategy and Services 37 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Build a Connected College that improves student outcomes by aligning strategy, services, and systems without adding complexity or cost.

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Uniting in the face of unprecedented challenges

UW Presidential Blog

The UW is engaged in a range of collective conversations and efforts, including through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and American Council on Education (ACE).

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How to Align Academic Programs with Workforce Needs and Serve Nontraditional Students: Changing Higher Ed podcast 260 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Kathleen deLaski

The Change Leader, Inc.

Aligning academic programs with workforce needs is a growing priority for colleges facing pressure to serve nontraditional students and improve employment outcomes. deLaski, founder of Education Design Lab and author of Who Needs College Anymore? deLaski, founder of Education Design Lab and author of Who Needs College Anymore?

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