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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

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The PIE News speaks to Mushtak Al-Atabi, provost of Heriot Watt University Malaysia and creator of this approach. Education has long focussed predominantly on equipping students with knowledge and skills, notes Al-Atabi. Education policymakers in India are going as far to place holistic education at the top of the priority list.

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MARY ALEXANDER

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Mary Alexander has been named vice provost for administration and operations at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She served as vice provost for administration at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

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CORRIE FOUNTAIN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Corrie Fountain Corrie Fountain has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clayton State University. Fountain holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Delaware State University, a master’s in special education/behavior disorders from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D.

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Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara Named VP for Academic Affairs at Teachers College, Columbia University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

KerryAnn O’Meara will become vice president for academic affairs, provost, and dean of the college at Teachers College, Columbia University, effective Jul. in higher education from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in education policy at the University of Maryland. O’Meara holds a B.A.

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Rochon Appointed President of California State University, Fullerton

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He did doctoral work in educational policy studies. He currently serves as president of the University of Southern Indiana (USI), where he also served as provost. Rochon holds a bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.