Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 6, 2023

Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The former dean, Alan Dettlaff—who is returning to the social work faculty, for now—says his views on racial justice got him fired.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2023

Garret Naiman, associate vice chancellor and dean of students at UC Santa Cruz, believes the director’s position is key to harnessing all the services available to students in need. “And it also provides some leadership around multiple multitudes of issues that are connected to basic needs.”

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 9, 2024

Some deans and faculty members caught wind of us because students started saying, ‘The work I'm doing with this organization is important to me seeing how I get through SJSU, but also how I pay off my debt or help my family when I get out.’ In January 2013, she began overseeing the Public Affairs and Communications teams.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Yolanda Watson Spivas 25+ year career in postsecondary education spans a range of executive leadership, general management, federal government, public affairs, operations and academic officer positions. Prior to Project GRAD, she was assistant dean at Trinity Washington University.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 30, 2024

Enhancing Leadership Communication Skills Enhancing leadership communication skills in higher education leaders involves cultivating advanced media relations and public speaking abilities. Proactively addressing potential issues demonstrates foresight and leadership that can help to regain trust in higher ed institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I am deeply invested not only in what Harvard is today but also what its leadership means for the future.” Gay previously served in several roles at the school, including the Edgerley Family Dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, dean of social science, professor of government, and professor of African and African American Studies.

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