How liberal arts colleges can make career services a priority
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
Creating internships and focusing on short-term experiences has a big impact, the longtime undergraduate dean at the University of Chicago says.
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For Dean Pervis Evans, student perspective is essential to strengthen and diversify teaching workforce
Deans for Impact
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Just as much as they are, he’s attending as an enrolled student, completing assignments and participating in discussions – and, he also happens to be the community college’s Dean of Liberal Arts and Education. Not everyone understands the challenges and rewards that come with this particular assignment as a dean,” he says. “I
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Why Non-Traditional Learners Need the Liberal Arts—and Vice Versa
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 3, 2024
For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. Dr. Nicole Polen-Petit But, to misquote Mark Twain, reports of the liberal arts’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. And this is where liberal arts graduates excel.
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Why these leaders want to secure the liberal arts in a digital world
University Business
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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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Vassar connects two-year colleges and liberal arts colleges
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Image: Campus leaders at Vassar College are on a mission to bring community college students to liberal arts institutions. They announced plans this fall to help 30 liberal arts colleges explore how to start programs modeled after Exploring Transfer, a 35-year-old summer bridge program for community college students at Vassar.
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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’
University Business
MARCH 14, 2025
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. However, the timeless power of teaching a liberal arts education isnt lost on Jones either.
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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history. This is a full-circle moment for me, because Dean Holley was my very first hire as president of Howard in 2014,” said Dr. Wayne A.
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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions
University Business
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment. What can we do?
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Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 1, 2025
Shotton currently serves as FLC's inaugural Vice President for Diversity Affairs and Acting Dean of Students. She brings more than two decades of experience in higher education, having worked at both small liberal arts colleges and large research universities.
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Small College America – Profile: Tuskegee University
Edu Alliance Journal
APRIL 14, 2025
April 14, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Tuskegee University is the ninth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Washington, Tuskegee University is a private historically black university (HBCU) located in Tuskegee, Alabama about 40 miles east of Montgomery.
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3 Questions for Sue Lorenson, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education at Georgetown
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 5, 2023
Blog: Learning Innovation Sue Lorenson , vice dean for undergraduate education at Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, is a close colleague and good friend of Eddie’s. A liberal arts education is the ultimate preprofessional education; it can prepare you for any career. Instead, I moved to D.C.
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Small College America – Profile Earlham College
Edu Alliance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
February 17, 2025, by Dean Hoke: This profile of Earlham College is the second in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background Founded in 1847 in Richmond, Indiana, Earlham College is a private liberal arts institution with deep Quaker roots. For the 2023-24 academic year, U.S.
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KENRO KUSUMI
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 30, 2024
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. in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight
Helix Education
APRIL 21, 2024
He has written previously for RNL about best financial practices for universities and has also written for The Chronicle of Higher Education among other publications. WVWC is a quintessential small liberal arts college with a population of 1,100 students and a beautiful campus nestled in the heart of central West Virginia.
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The University Business Podcast: Why STEM needs the humanities—and vice versa
University Business
MAY 14, 2024
Deliberately integrating the humanities into Georgia Tech University’s armada of world-class STEM-based programs is the future of pedagogy at the R1 Atlanta university—and perhaps for all of higher education, says Richard Utz, interim dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, in this installment of the “University Business Podcast.”
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Dr. Hilary L. Link Appointed President of Drew University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Link will become president of Drew University, effective Jul. Link Previously, Link has been president of Allegheny College, dean of Temple University Rome, vice provost at Barnard College of Columbia University, and director of scholar programs at New York University. “I Dr. Hilary L.
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Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, Trinity University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 2, 2023
President of Trinity University since July 2022, Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley is committed to ensuring Trinity receives national recognition as a leader in liberal arts education. Beasley has been recognized for her teaching and mentorship at every university for which she has worked.
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Dr. Rhonda Phillips Appointed President of Chatham University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Rhonda Phillips will become president of Chatham University, effective Jul. Dr. Rhonda Phillips Phillips is currently the inaugural dean of the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. 1, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. To me, that’s community well-being and you’ve got that here and you’ve got that willingness.”
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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College
Edu Alliance Journal
MARCH 17, 2025
March 17, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Whitman College is the sixth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background Founded in 1859, Whitman College is a private liberal arts institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. international markets, and underrepresented student populations.
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Dr. Karen K. Petersen Appointed President of Hendrix College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 10, 2023
Petersen Petersen is a professor of political science and dean of the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tulsa (TU). She was previously faculty and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Dr. Karen K.
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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
APRIL 12, 2023
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. It is likely that some of those who left Penn State in recent years would have done so regardless,” West wrote.
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Dr. Safa Zaki Appointed First Woman President of Bowdoin College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 9, 2023
Dr. Safa Zaki Zaki is currently dean of the faculty and the John B. In Safa Zaki, Bowdoin has found a distinguished scholar and leader with a global perspective who believes deeply in the transformative power of a liberal arts education,” said Scott Perper, chair of the Bowdoin board and a member of the Presidential Search Committee.
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Dr. Matthew P. vandenBerg Appointed President of Ohio Wesleyan University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2023
vandenBerg will become president of Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU), effective Jul. With initiatives like the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan and its faculty are reimagining the liberal arts for the needs of a new world and a new generation of students. vandenBerg holds an Ed.D.
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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster
Edu Alliance Journal
MARCH 3, 2025
March 3, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of the College of Wooster is the fourth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background The College of Wooster, founded in 1866, is a private liberal arts institution located in Wooster, Ohio. University of Chicago. states and 76 countries.
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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
William & Mary has long had a liberal arts orientation and strong tradition of shared governance. The letter also expressed concerns about lack of faculty involvement in a hiring pilot that is supposed to increase faculty diversity but that also cedes more hiring power to deans. (A
Small College America – Profile Wabash College
Edu Alliance Journal
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Background Established in 1832, Wabash College is a private liberal arts institution dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education for men. Academic Excellence Wabash’s commitment to a rigorous liberal arts education is evident in its comprehensive curriculum and the requirement that seniors pass comprehensive exams.
Dr. Anne McCall Appointed 13th President of the College of Wooster
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2022
McCall is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. She has also served as associate dean for Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts; dean of arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Denver; and dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences.
Small College America: Conversations on the Future and Impact of Small Colleges
Edu Alliance Journal
MARCH 30, 2025
Thats why Kent Barnds and I, Dean Hoke, created Small College America. Our most recent episodes include: Wendy Sherman Heckler and Chet Haskell From Otterbein University and Antioch University, respectively these two leaders discuss their groundbreaking collaboration known as the Coalition for the Common Good.
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Dr. George Timmons Appointed President of Holyoke Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2023
He has previously been dean of the School of Liberal Arts and founding dean of online education at Excelsior College. Timmons holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Bowling Green State University. Timmons said that he understands the challenges and barriers around education for minorities.
Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson Appointed Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Spelman College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 15, 2023
Scott-Johnson Scott-Johnson, is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Monmouth University. She has served on the board of directors of the American Psychological Association, and as a member of the Council of College of Arts and Sciences and the American Association of Colleges and Universities.
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Making the Case for a Liberal Arts Education
The Higher Ed Marketer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The liberal arts education has evolved. Dr. Lake Lambert began his tenure as the 16th President of Hanover College in 2015 and is the former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. Dr. Lambert's thoughts on the value of liberal arts curriculum .
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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
Andrews University as well as a master’s in science education and a doctorate in higher education administration from East Carolina University. That experience comprises roles with Craven Community College, including dean of Liberal Arts and University Transfer, director of Planning and Assessment, and Science, Math, Health/PE chair.
Manhattanville cuts tenured faculty, freezes programs
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 10, 2023
Manhattanville remains a private liberal arts institution, but it has changed its orientation somewhat in recent years. After the nearby College of New Rochelle closed in 2019 amid financial woes, Manhattanville hired its dean of nursing and launched its own School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Focus on the Future.
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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down
University Business
MAY 3, 2024
Prior to that, he served as the president of Wilmington College (Ohio) and the founding associate dean of health sciences at Heidelberg University. Half a year as Nichols College’s interim president was all the board of trustees needed to determine William Pieczynski was the right person to lead the university for good.
Tensions Build at Penn State After Controversial Decisions Regarding Racial Justice
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Either the university did not have the resources for the center, or they had the money all along and were going to invest it elsewhere.” Then, in a public statement , Bendapudi said the school would invest in existing programs to the sum of at least $3.5 million over five years. Internally, there seems to be strife at Penn State as well.
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Rhodes College to Establish Institute for Race and Social Transformation
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 19, 2023
“Projects will range from documenting the oral histories of Black Memphians during the Civil Rights era to understanding where resources should be situated in our city to better serve our neighbors who are unhoused,” said Natalie Person, iRaST director and dean for curricular development at Rhodes, in a press statement.
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Penn’s Sniegowski Named Earlham President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 10, 2024
“Earlham has an important and longstanding place within the distinctive liberal arts tradition in the United States. Levin Family Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Sniegowski holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the Indiana University School of Music; an M.A.
Students’ top 10 most-regretted majors have everything to do with one issue
University Business
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
More from UB : How this interim dean is reigniting his college’s community. Liberal arts & general studies: 72%. The post Students’ top 10 most-regretted majors have everything to do with one issue appeared first on University Business. Even within specific majors, the highest-paid graduates are more satisfied.
Chinese university sacks professor after social media accusation of sexual harassment
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
Doctoral student at Renmin University of China school of liberal arts in Beijing posted recordings on Weibo A top Chinese university has fired a professor, a day after a graduate student accused him of sexual harassment on social media in a rare public allegation and posted recordings as evidence, drawing widespread support.
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Rhodes College Awarded $800,000 for Research on Racial Equity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 18, 2023
Awarded by the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities, the college has announced the creation of the Institute for Race and Social Transformation. “We Rhodes is a national liberal arts college where inclusive excellence and building a culture of belonging are central to our mission.
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Emerging leaders: 4 colleges hire their first Black or female—or both—president
University Business
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Mills’ extensive involvement with the university since 1999 put her at the forefront of the race. The president-designate was NYU’s Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice Provost for Global Programs and University Life for the past decade and is a lifetime member of the school’s senior leadership team.
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Bringing Greater Impact
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Canton accepted the position of director of the African American studies program at the University of Florida. Canton accepted the position of director of the African American studies program at the University of Florida (UF). The college’s dean, Dr. David E. Many of our peer universities have departments,” says Canton.
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DeSantis Appoints Six New Board Members to New College of Florida, Begins Conservative Turn for School
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 9, 2023
One of the six appointees is conservative activist Christopher Rufo, dean at Hillsdale and senior fellow at right-wing think tank The Claremont Institute. 7, Rufo posted on Twitter that public universities have "been corrupted by woke nihilism," and that he is ready to transform higher ed from the inside.
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New book links teaching critical thinking to student success
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Newman, whose book will be published March 7, is former dean of academic advising at Stanford University and John M. Virtually all institutions—certainly all liberal arts schools—have language in their mission statements about turning out critical thinkers and lifelong learners. and Elizabeth W.
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