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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

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Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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

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Dr. Vernon Dunn, director of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering at the National Academy of Engineers, first met Williams at one of the summer programs Williams ran at Xavier. Dunn says he speaks with Williams daily, seeking advice on managing people, navigating spaces, and how to best lead his program of young engineers.

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Vanderbilt to Establish New Computing, AI, Data Science College

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Dr. Krishnendu Roy The interdisciplinary college will be led by a new dean, who will report to Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. C. Cybele Raver and to School of Engineering Dean Dr. Krishnendu “Krish” Roy. A dean search is expected to begin in late August. “Of

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SANDRA HINSKI

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Sandra Hinski Sandra Hinski has been appointed provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at Coconino Community College. She served as the Dean of Career and Technical Education at Paradise Valley Community College. in human systems engineering from Arizona State University.

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Jefferson to Preside Over Roxbury Community College

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Jefferson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehouse College, a Master of Engineering from Cornell University, a Master of Science from Capella University, and a Doctor of Management from Colorado Technical University. He recently served as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University.

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Lafayette dept. heads, program chairs raise governance concerns

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Image: Twenty-three Lafayette College department heads and program chairs say there are serious issues with governance at the college, according to “points of concern” four of them shared with the president and provost. ” But the letter does discuss the dean situation. It’s adding them July 1.

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