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Why these leaders want to secure the liberal arts in a digital world

University Business

Land-grant universities are building new colleges , HBCUs are racing to secure better funding and even liberal arts colleges are reviewing their general education curriculum. Georgia Tech has been at the forefront of melding often siloed disciplines of the humanities, arts and social sciences with STEM.

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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

Helix Education

A case study for small liberal arts colleges This really hit home for me earlier this year when I was invited to represent the university that I work for at the inauguration of a new president at my alma mater, West Virginia Wesleyan College. Those are the ones I can think of right away.”

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Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson Appointed Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Spelman College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Scott-Johnson will become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College, effective Aug. Scott-Johnson Scott-Johnson, is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Monmouth University. Dr. Pamela E.

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KENRO KUSUMI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kenro Kusumi Kenro Kusumi has been named university senior vice provost and dean of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. He serves as a professor of life sciences and dean of natural sciences. Kusumi holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemical sciences Harvard University and a Ph.D.

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Penn State African American Studies Head Resigns, Alleges Broken Promises and Wavering Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He explained his departure in an open letter, claiming that Dr. Clarence Lang, dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, had refused to follow through on a commitment to hire two new tenure-line faculty. West also criticized Penn State President Dr.

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Dr. George Timmons Appointed President of Holyoke Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). He has previously been dean of the School of Liberal Arts and founding dean of online education at Excelsior College.

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Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, Trinity University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beasley is committed to ensuring Trinity receives national recognition as a leader in liberal arts education. She previously served as vice provost for academic affairs, dean of residential faculty, and associate professor of communication studies at Vanderbilt University.