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Jones Cultivates Inaugural Role in Faculty Development at Brown

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Esther Jones Dr. Esther Jones has been named associate dean for faculty development in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty at Brown University. Before her latest post, Jones served in various leadership capacities including as an associate provost in the Office of Faculty Affairs at Clark University.

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IU Bloomington provost goes beyond retention for success

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 5, 2023

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. Prior, he served as vice president for instruction at the University of Georgia. A: It’s a much different, much bigger role. [At

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LAKIA M. SCOTT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Scott has been appointed assistant provost for faculty development and diversity at Yale University. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in communications at Texas Southern University, an M. in curriculum and instruction at Prairie View A&M University, and a Ph.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2023

Duane Watson Duane Watson has been named associate provost for faculty development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Mayborn Professor and professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Princeton University in New Jersey and a Ph.D.

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New presidents or provosts: Alma Folsom Maryland NVCC Purdue St. Thomas TCU

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sean Burke , associate provost of Luther College, in Iowa, has been selected as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Alma College, in Michigan. Richmond Hill , interim provost of the Woodbridge campus of Northern Virginia Community College, has been named to the position on a permanent basis.

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To Support Student Success, Faculty and Campus Leaders Need to Feel a Sense of Belonging Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For colleges and universities to close these equity gaps, they must address the core of the student experience: the time that students spend in the classroom. Despite the fact that faculty are so crucial to students’ academic lives, they are often underutilized as levers of institutional change.

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Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2024

Bienvenu, SJ, Distinguished Chair in Humanities, and Professor and Co-Chair of Languages and Cultures at Loyola University New Orleans joined Dr. Carolin Aronis, an assistant professor of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University, to call attention to the dramatic increase in antisemitic incidents on campuses over the last few years.

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Improving Faculty Well-Being: A 3-Level Strategy to Reduce Burnout and Increase Retention

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MARCH 28, 2024

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, May 14th at 2 pm ET Faculty burnout and turnover continue to be significant challenges for colleges and universities, and these ongoing issues can limit the overall success of institutions.

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Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring

EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring January 31, 2023 Kristen McCauliff Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Ball State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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What Every Vice Chancellor Should Monitor in Higher Education: KPIs for Institutional Success

Creatrix Campus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As a Vice-Chancellor or Provost, you’re steering the ship, and the numbers that matter most are right in front of you – if you know where to look. From student retention to faculty performance, keeping an eye on the right metrics is what separates thriving institutions from those that struggle to keep up.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Academic Affairs Improving completion rates in gateway courses: Applying a root cause analysis model and equity lens Betsy Dunn-Williams, Dean of Academic Success, Campbell University Academic transformation framework implementation: Enhancing professional practice in higher education Dr. Denise Brown, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, The Christ (..)

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The push for more active learning spaces on campus

Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

These are positive developments from the perspective of groups such as the Association of American Universities and the American Association of Colleges and Universities, which promote high-impact practices that increase student engagement and deep learning. So, too, are physical spaces dedicated to this kind of teaching.

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Key Takeaways: Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention in Higher Education

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JULY 7, 2023

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. Attendees heard from Janice Ward, Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Lucas Del Priore, Product Manager at PeopleAdmin.

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Cal State objects to proposed four-year programs at two-year colleges

Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But their plans have faced repeated roadblocks from the California State University system. Cal State faculty members argue these programs, and future programs like them, shouldn’t proceed without their go-ahead. Fueling much of the tensions is a resolution passed by the California State University Academic Senate in November.

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JULY 9, 2024

As such, compliance positions and roles are critical for colleges and universities that offer distance education programs, as failure to comply with these requirements can result in serious consequences for institutions, including fines, loss of accreditation, and/or sanctions. An additional indicator of salary was educational attainment.

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DEI Expert Seeks to Educate Campuses about Islamophobia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ahmed – who is vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Vermont – has been working in the field of diversity for over 20 years, educating, consulting, and training people about DEI matters, mostly focused on higher ed. in adult and higher education from the University of South Dakota Vermillion; an M.A.

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Usha R. Rodrigues, University of Georgia School of Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Rodrigues became dean of the University of Georgia School of Law on January 1, 2025. She joined the School of Law's faculty in the fall of 2005 and was named the holder of the M.E. From 2015 to 2018 and for the fall semester of 2024, Rodrigues served as the law school's associate dean for faculty development.

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Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Jenkins has worked in higher education for 25 years serving several campuses across the country including Penn State University, Semester at Sea, George Mason University, and the University of Hawaii. Dr. Jenkins currently serves as Associate Provost for Faculty Development at the University of South Carolina.

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Jones Cultivates Inaugural Role in Faculty Development at Brown

IU Bloomington provost goes beyond retention for success

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LAKIA M. SCOTT

DUANE WATSON

New presidents or provosts: Alma Folsom Maryland NVCC Purdue St. Thomas TCU

To Support Student Success, Faculty and Campus Leaders Need to Feel a Sense of Belonging Too

Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

Improving Faculty Well-Being: A 3-Level Strategy to Reduce Burnout and Increase Retention

Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring

What Every Vice Chancellor Should Monitor in Higher Education: KPIs for Institutional Success

Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

The push for more active learning spaces on campus

Key Takeaways: Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention in Higher Education

Cal State objects to proposed four-year programs at two-year colleges

Survey of a State Authorization Professional

DEI Expert Seeks to Educate Campuses about Islamophobia

Usha R. Rodrigues, University of Georgia School of Law

Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

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