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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pollard, who has led the Huntsville, Alabama-based university for 15 years. "I I am deeply humbled that God chose me to be the 12th president of Oakwood University for such a time as this," said Spivey-Brown. "I The appointment comes after what university officials described as a "comprehensive and prayerful search process."

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. It also positions the university as a major powerbroker who can attract well-known Black scholars. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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The Administration of a Higher Education Faculty Online Learning Community

Faculty Focus

The preparation of faculty in online pedagogy and the appropriate use of tools for asynchronous learning to quickly build capacity was a start (Tucker & Quintero-Ares, 2021). One of the key benefits of an OLC is that faculty are given the opportunity to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise (Tuffnell, 2021).

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The Administration of a Higher Education Faculty Online Learning Community

Faculty Focus

The preparation of faculty in online pedagogy and the appropriate use of tools for asynchronous learning to quickly build capacity was a start (Tucker & Quintero-Ares, 2021). One of the key benefits of an OLC is that faculty are given the opportunity to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise (Tuffnell, 2021).

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. Board Chair John Fish praised Butler as "a dynamic leader, proven bridgebuilder, and problem-solver who understands the University's strengths and aspirations." "Jack" Butler, S.J., Jack" Butler, S.J. Leahy, S.J.,

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vasquez Helig—who is currently the dean of the School of Education at the University of Kentucky—is slated to step into his new role in January. "We He is a proven scholar who also has been elevated to leadership roles at major public universities in three states, including at Kentucky's flagship institution. "He

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Holistic Communication Plans Help Enact Change in Higher Ed IT

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Breaking down the silos between IT leadership and university leadership is a solid step toward reaching the overall university mission, but can you take it further? Ask faculty about what works in their classrooms or if there’s new a tool they’d like to try.