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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. The entire class of 2016 withdrew from the program. Stepping Down Jason Adsit – Mt.

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Pragmatic Optimism and Managed Transformation

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Leading With Informed Optimism While President Randall was appointed to his current position in August 2021, making him a relative newcomer compared to many other higher education leaders, he's hardly a newcomer at the University of Utah. You might say we're irrationally passionate about this place.

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Resuscitating Dead Money

Inside Higher Ed

Last week Matt Reed (“Confessions of a Community College Dean”) lamented unused funds given by donors in his post “ Dead Money.” An overworked employee toiling away decades ago shorthanded the restrictions so the information fit in a database that only allowed a certain number of characters per field.

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Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color

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Starting in 2010, Dr. Willis served as an Assistant Professor of History, department chair, faculty senate president, and Executive Dean of Centers at Lone Star College (Houston, Texas). in history from Florida State University, and bachelor's and master's degrees in history from Florida A&M University.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The reaction was swift when an anonymous student wrote “Black people suck” on a library whiteboard at American University in February. “This incident is particularly harmful to our Black community members during this important celebration of Black History Month.”

Policy 101
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SCOTUS, Affirmative Action, and the Future of University Diversity: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 174 with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Thomas Parham and Dilcie Perez

The Change Leader, Inc.

It is a data-informed document with an in-depth analysis and 13 recommendations for its 23 campuses to consider. These perspectives informed the basis of the report and shed light on the climate on campuses and how to move forward. Thomas Parham 01:58 I’m doing as well as a university presidents can do.

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Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 170 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Brit has served as chancellor at the University System of Maryland for 13 years, president of The Ohio State University for four years, and president of the University of Maryland College Park for 10 years. The board has to be kept informed on all matters. There can be no surprises. I’m telling you.