Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

Education

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way to the learning that matters to them. The sentiment is especially cacophonous in online education. Why am I doing this?”

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2025

Oregon Institute of Technology is betting big on one-on-one student coaching as a strategy to better serve its diverse population of career-focused learners, many of whom juggle work, family, and financial responsibilities while pursuing their education. This is about making sure they don't have to navigate those challenges alone," she said.

Applied Science

Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As the associate vice provost of student success and retention at Texas A&M, Williams has come a long way from his start as an international student at a community college in New Jersey.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

They shared their convictions with their two sons, including the importance of education and social service. It took him awhile to connect the dots from his passion to higher education. We doubled diversity attraction, admittance, retention, and graduation during the time I was there,” he says. “We Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

Recruitment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The formal work of AANAPISI at UCLA is in its very early stages, but it builds upon a legacy of programs in many different units across the campus such as academic and student affairs, admissions, academic support and retention programs, and alumni affairs,” said Yoo.

Achievement

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 29, 2025

April 29, 2025 · Episode 257 Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In 34 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. How this higher education strategic planning approach helped College of Charleston grow enrollment, launch new schools, and achieve national university status.

Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 30, 2025

Department of Education to increase undergraduate retention and graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps for KU students. where she served three years as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; and five years as professor of Communication. Basden Arnold came to KU in June 2021 from SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y.,

Public Affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Highlighting excellence in community college education, Achieving the Dream (ATD) has named 23 institutions as either Leader Colleges or Leader Colleges of Distinction for 2025, celebrating their commitment to student success and institutional reform. The announcement was made last week at the organization's annual meeting in Philadelphia.

Achievement

University Business

JULY 11, 2025

She began her career in higher education at Baylor University, where she served for 18 years until ultimately becoming associate vice provost for student success. As vice provost, Vanderpool spearheaded original programs supporting first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students.

Arts And Sciences

University Business

MARCH 20, 2025

Prior to the retirement of the third president of the college, the provost was identified as a candidate for the presidency. After a thorough interview and vetting process that included feedback from all constituents, the provost was confirmed and shortly thereafter promoted to the role of associate president. Heres how to fix it.

Community College

Campus Sonar

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In fact, we used social intelligence to understand the human perception of an entire industry higher education. Social intelligence insights helped them firmly demonstrate where gaps in understanding of STEMM academic culture exist and how to lead the national conversation about the culture of science and science education.

Arts And Sciences

The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 24, 2025

Explore strategies for adult learner enrollment, retention, and degree completion through cross-sector partnerships that reduce friction and boost outcomes. Institutions must view adult learner enrollment and retention as a holistic support issue, not just a recruitment or access problem.

Degree

Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 25, 2025

Feeling pressured to better compete in the online education market especially as Arizona State University broadened its virtual options University of Arizona leaders recast Ashford as the University of Arizona Global Campus, or UAGC. But ultimately, UAGCs investment has not improved enrollment.

Recruitment

University Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

He routinely partnered with the provost and vice president of student affairs. Elmore currently serves as executive vice president and provost, a position she’s held since April 2020. Dadez’s career in higher education spanned 25 years. She begins her new position in June. Fike – Golden Gate University (Calif.)

University

University Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Prior to that, she was vice provost at Utah State University. Foley will be replaced by Provost Jerry Balentine following his last day on June 30. The Illinois Commitment, a free tuition program that began in 2019, contributed to the university’s new enrollment record this past fall. Katricia Pierson – Crowder College (Mo.)

Provost

Collegis Education

APRIL 18, 2025

Provosts are throwing out buzzwords like “machine learning” and “predictive modeling.” AI is not an easy button Somewhere along the way, higher ed started treating AI like a miracle shortcut — a shiny object that could revolutionize enrollment , retention , and student services overnight. But because your data is a disaster.

Retention

Edu Alliance Journal

JULY 28, 2025

Chet Haskell : The headlines are full of uncertainty for American higher education. The elimination of the Department of Education is moving ahead. Reductions in student support for educational grants and loans are now law. Reductions in student support for educational grants and loans are now law.

Institution

University Business

MAY 21, 2025

DuBois Bowman, Morehouse College More from UB: How tariffs can exacerbate sizable research funding cuts In an interview with The New York Times , Bowman spoke about the difficult climate of leading a higher education institution amidst President Donald Trump’s efforts to change the sectorand funding for HBCUs. He begins on July 1.

Leadership

University Business

APRIL 4, 2025

In his most recent position as the provost and vice president of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, he credit with helping significantly improve student retention, develop new curricula and build key partnerships, according to an announcement. The incoming president begins July 1. Kentucky Gov.

Retention

University Business

MAY 5, 2025

Berne currently serves as the provost and chief academic officer of Oakland Community College in Michigan, where she is credited with expanding dual enrollment and workforce partnerships for its 23,000 students over the past four years. . Prior to Maine, Volin served as vice provost of academic affairs at the University of Connecticut.

Provost

Higher Ed Dive

JULY 24, 2025

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Administration

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2025

April 8, 2025 · Episode 254 Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education 36 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Learn how higher ed leaders can turn faculty survey data into strategy, improve shared governance, and increase retention and leadership trust.

Faculty

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 5, 2023

Image: Raul Shrivastav’s career in higher education was an accident—kind of. program, he took on more work in graduate-level education. After two decades of working in higher education, Shrivastav is championing student success in academics at the University of Indiana Bloomington as the college’s newest provost.

Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

Terri Gomez has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Gomez served as interim provost and vice president of academic affairs. Gomez was honored in 2024 by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis for her leadership in empowering vulnerable communities.

Provost

Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Daniel , executive vice president and chief operating officer of Education Forward Arizona, has been appointed president of South Mountain Community College, in Arizona. Van Brunt , provost and vice president for academic affairs at Gwynedd Mercy University, in Pennsylvania, has been chosen as president of Spring Hill College, in Alabama.

Provost

Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Interestingly, the veil that Du Bois wrote about still exists today, especially in the American Academy — the network of colleges, universities, associations, and organizations that provide and support higher education — despite the fact that some of America’s most illustrious educational institutions are headed by Black provosts and presidents.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

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.

Provost

Deans for Impact

JUNE 27, 2023

United in their shared vision of ensuring all PK-12 students access equitable, rigorous, and affirming learning experiences through well-prepared teachers, our newest cohort of 24 fellows lead educator-preparation institutions and programs spanning across 25 states and DC. School of Education, St. McIntyre, Jr. McIntyre, Jr.

Deans

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Image: One-stop services are not new to higher education. “As the environment [of higher education] becomes more competitive … education has had to sort of pivot to say, ‘It’s no longer just about accountability, responsibility and training. Why a One-Stop?

Retention

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Williams spoke to Inside Higher Ed about her career journey, managing her own professional development, the value of the student success offices housed within the provost’s office, and how others can position themselves as student success champions. At UT, my job would be much more difficult if I didn’t report to the provost.

Provost

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 6, 2023

Todd is the Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC. In our conversations, we found Todd to be both incredibly collegial and massively knowledgeable about the shifting landscape of higher education. What does the role of Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning entail?

Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Tiffany Beth Mfume Tiffany Beth Mfume has been appointed associate vice provost for student success and retention initiatives at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She served as associate vice president for student success and retention at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Department of Education (ED) – will help the school fund several initiatives in support of its diverse student body, particularly its large Hispanic and low-income student population. Williams, Texas A&M’s associate vice provost of student success and retention.

Professional Development

PeopleAdmin

JULY 7, 2023

In the last few years, the HigherEd landscape has undergone significant changes, leading to challenges in faculty recruitment and retention. In a recent webinar, Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention , experts broke down some of the top challenges and solutions for both hiring and retaining faculty.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

with a specific focus on URMs,” said Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs and the program’s principal investigator (PI). The grant was given through the NSF’s North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation STEM Pathways and Research Alliance (NC-LSAMP SPRA).

Provost

UW Presidential Blog

MAY 17, 2023

It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Tricia Serio has accepted the role of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington. As Provost at UMass Amherst, she launched and led initiatives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for faculty, staff and students.

Provost