Academe Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Our response to the classroom event does not disregard or minimize the importance of academic freedom,” said Hamline University president Fayneese Miller… It’s all over the news, both in higher ed and mainstream outlets.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

This downgrade is not an isolated incident; instead, it is the culmination of destabilizing factors, including funding cuts and the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which are transforming the environment surrounding U.S. higher education. higher education institutions.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

On February 14, the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, called on universities to end efforts for social justice and equity. There was no mention in the letter about legacy admissions at elite and highly selective universities which systematically discriminate because of social class.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A comprehensive new report by the Boyer 2030 Commission, an accomplished group of research university presidents and higher education leaders, argues that research universities must make equity as central to undergraduate education as excellence. ” Is this diversity newsletter?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Williams’s parents had met during their time at Southern and A&M College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His first ambition after college was to make money, and he entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Fontbonne University. Everyone didn’t feel that way.”

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University Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A 2021 survey found that 84 percent of university presidents believe that issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion should be addressed. Let’s consider how different aspects of diversity can impact students’ communication abilities and what university leaders can do to offer support. .

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ron DeSantis announced plans on Tuesday to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Florida’s colleges and universities. In December, DeSantis’ administration ordered leaders at Florida’s college and university systems to report how much schools spend on DEI expenditures. million on DEI programs.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

University of Utah is showcasing the value of academic diversity after the state’s passing of HB 261 , which “prohibits an institution of higher education from establishing or maintaining an office… [that] is referred to or named diversity, equity, and inclusion.” HB 261 goes into effect in Utah July 1, 2024.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 6, 2024

After months of deliberation, Brown University administrators announced the reinstatement of SAT/ACT testing requirements across the institution. The committee recommended that Brown continue evaluating data on legacy applicants with an emphasis on what will best advance academic excellence, equity, access, and diversity.

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UW Presidential Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

The following message was sent by President Cauce to all UW faculty, staff and academic personnel on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. At the same time, there have been a range of opinions expressed about how we and other universities should be responding to these threats.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Supreme Court heard arguments regarding race-conscious admissions policies, higher education stakeholders gathered to discuss the barriers keeping more women and people of color from becoming college and university presidents. Current standards benefit traditional career paths and do not place an emphasis on experience in equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Eatman Six new directors and board officers were elected during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, D.C. James Madison University President Dr. Jonathan R. Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson was elected treasurer. Dr. Timothy K.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

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. Vincent, president of Talladega College, a historically Black institution in Alabama.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science will benefit from the gift by the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. Bloomberg has committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The award — named after former American Association of State Colleges and Universities president, Dr. Mildred García — honors exemplar commitment to advancing access and success of the Latinx population in higher education. in curriculum and instruction from the Pennsylvania State University.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The University of Michigan Board of Regents avoided a vote to defund its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) program during its final meeting of the year, despite mounting scrutiny and campus protests. Since 2016, the university has reportedly allocated $250 million to DEI initiatives, drawing both praise and criticism.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 18, 2023

Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black university, and Ochsner Health, a health-care system in the state, announced plans to jointly establish a new medical school. This isn’t the first time Xavier and Ochsner have collaborated on initiatives related to health equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2023

Brown University President Dr. Christina H. Dr. Christina Hull Paxson The award – sponsored by the TIAA Institute, administered by the American Council on Education (ACE) – commends current college or university presidents or chancellors for outstanding institutional leadership and broad impact on higher education and society.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2024

Real average salaries for full-time faculty members remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Its findings come from AAUP’s annual Faculty Compensation Survey.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments. Key takeaways from our new survey of university leaders. Despite these fluctuations, one thing remains evident: university leaders are prioritizing graduate and adult-serving programs and enrollment.

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University Business

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A draft of Florida’s regulation determining how the state will enforce defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs at its public institutions has tacked on a new ordinance that prohibits forms of social activism on campus. It has a ripple effect on the entire state university system.” 8 and 9, respectively.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact This book’s main goal is singularly focused on the adequate preparation of African Americans who aspire to leadership roles within colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

The State University System of Florida Board of Governors decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from the University of Florida is the latest example. Finally, inherent in academic acumen is a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Joseph L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The technology company gave $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University. By supporting these institutions, we move closer to unlocking sustainable equity for the next generation of diverse tech talent and meaningfully expand pathways to the tech industry,” said Google Chief Diversity Officer Melonie Parker.

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Insight Into Diversity

JULY 6, 2023

President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc v. the University of North Carolina (SFFA) , the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision on the constitutionality of taking race among many factors into account when selecting students entering selective colleges and universities.

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University Business

APRIL 1, 2024

Oral Roberts University is currently deploying AI solutions on its campus network by leveraging Extreme Networks CloudIQ CoPilot. By leveraging the expertise of vendors in the AI space, universities will be able to close the talent gap prohibiting many institutions from making any progress with AI technologies.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 20, 2022

First, post-traditional students being recruited aggressively by a surprisingly broad swath of colleges and universities. Our online growth is good news and a testament to the quality and appeal of our offerings,” the university’s president, Richard Helldobler, wrote in a letter to faculty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor at Howard University. Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Presidents of color emphasized the importance of enacting an anti-racist approach to policies and practices. “We

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University Business

MAY 16, 2023

As the Spring semester ends, administration across Florida’s public colleges and universities will have to work quickly to descale most programs or resources related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Moreover, the bill places higher accountability on university presidents to fire faculty. On Monday, Gov.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Two University of Louisiana System leaders have changed the state’s dynamic in the past two weeks as they pursue new opportunities within the state’s framework, which has drawn some pushback. A university system president seeking a job at a subordinate institution is unorthodox. “And Will your school benefit?

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Higher Education Today

MARCH 6, 2023

Jack This blog post is part of the American College President Study body of work generously supported by the TIAA Institute. ACE will release The American College President: 2023 Edition on April 14. Since the founding of American higher education, college and university presidents have generally been White men—even.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It’s hardly a new observation that, in corporatespeak, colleges and universities are ailing companies. As Temple University president Jason Wingard writes , our attrition rates would send a corporate entity into meltdown. Poor training in teaching—employee training—is one. What is our soil lacking?

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

Colleges and universities have also been at the center of one of the most critical issues of our day: the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion. In many ways, the experiences of college presidents prepare them well to enable institutions beyond the academy to engage the current environment effectively.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. This article serves as both a personal narrative and a broader examination of the evolving landscape of higher education.

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University Business

JUNE 27, 2024

Real average salaries for full-time faculty members remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The post Report: Higher education administration pay soars as faculty pay Lags appeared first on University Business.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2017

Effective University leadership traits are close to superhero level – the skills, knowledge, and experience required to be an effective leader of a higher education institution are unlike that of nearly any other profession. Traditionally, universities have looked for candidates who were steeped in the world of academia.

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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.

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