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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. Ingram described her institution's holistic support strategy.

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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

Most college or university presidents to have recently taken the helm might have had a grasp of their job expectations before the turn of the decade—or even when the pandemic went into full swing. No cohort of presidents might be more familiar with this than those leading small private colleges or universities in the Northeast.

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These universities have embraced remote work—and they’re seeing some big wins

University Business

“This kind of flexibility gives us an advantage with recruitment and retention.” Lawrence has made a strong commitment to curate a flexible work environment. The university has upgraded its technology to cater to hybrid meetings by implementing large screens, speakers, microphones and cameras in workrooms.

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Soulless Academic Year Opening Speeches

Inside Higher Ed

For years now, decades even, college and university presidents have made predictable, and perhaps rote, speeches welcoming the academic year. Statistics on acceptance rates, incoming student GPAs, enrollment and retention. Retention goals. Previous Year Highlights. The Institution’s Current State.

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A New Era of Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Having matriculated through Title I schools in Charleston, South Carolina, President Kinloch understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities associated with under-resourced educational environments,” says Ellis.

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Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In: Changing Higher Ed podcast 257 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Andrew Hsu

The Change Leader, Inc.

His participation as an ACE Fellow at Ohio State University under the mentorship of President Gordon Gee provided him with critical insights into how to manage change thoughtfully within higher education environments. Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Strategic planning must be stakeholder-driven.

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Is a merger a closure by another name? (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The second step is preserving the policies that make up Bloomfield’s identity as a supportive environment for first-generation and low-income college students. EDITOR’S NOTE: In a joint statement, Montclair State University president Jonathan GS Koppell and Bloomfield College president Marcheta P.

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