Dickinson State University president resigns following exodus of nursing faculty
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 16, 2024
Steve Easton said he is stepping aside so the university can rehire the instructors who left in protest of new workload policies.
How Faculty Diversity Drives Enrollment: The PhD Project’s 90% Success Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 236 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Dr. Jeffrey Robinson and Blane Ruschak
The Change Leader, Inc.
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. Institutional Impact: Understand why diverse faculty is the second highest correlating factor in attracting diverse students.
Model 
98
98 Join 29,000+
university leaders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Georgetown University's President to Step Down, Following Health Challenges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
He will hold the title of President Emeritus and will rejoin the faculty. Last June, he went on a temporary leave after suffering a stroke but said that he needed to now devote his energies to recovering fully.
Gordon Gee to leave West Virginia University presidency in June 2025
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The longtime administrator said he wants to take a faculty spot in the public flagship’s College of Law.
Faculty Members Express No-Confidence in Columbia University President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2024
Some members of the faculty at Columbia University have lodged a vote of no-confidence for the university’s president, Dr. Minouche Shafik. These administrators are failing in their duty to their institutions, their faculty, their students, and their central obligation to our democratic society.
Faculty 116
116 
Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Ebony McGee To explore these questions, we published, Factors Contributing to Black Engineering and Computing Faculty’sPathways Toward University Administration and Leadership , where we interviewed 21 Black engineering and computing faculty members who transitioned into administrative leadership roles in their colleges and universities.
Faculty 127
127 
Former Jackson State Faculty Senate President Sues University President
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 27, 2025
A former Jackson State University Faculty Senate president is suing the institution, its president and the statewide public university system board, alleging wrongful termination.
Faculty 106
106 
Embattled Columbia University president departs, interim leader named
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 15, 2024
Katrina Armstrong, Columbia’s faculties of health sciences dean, has taken over as the Ivy League institution’s interim president effective immediately.
Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2025
Robert Scott The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution.
Columbia University President Steps Down
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigned her post effective Aug. Dr. Minouche Shafik The university has been embroiled in controversy since antiwar demonstrations reached a fever pitch in the spring of 2024.
Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 26, 2025
Shaun Harper, University of Southern California; Dr. Dawn Johnson, Syracuse University; Dr. Candace Maddox Moore, University of Maryland, College Park Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Be unapologetic about your work. Trust in the possibility of achieving the impossible, even when it feels out of reach.
Forging a Bond: Black and Jewish Communities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Robert Kraft’s Foundation brought a diverse group of Black and Jewish students, faculty and administrators together for a series of Unity Dinners across the nation. The dinners - which kicked off at the National Civil and Human Rights Museum in Atlanta before moving to George Washington University in D.C.
Hamline University President to Retire After Controversy
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2023
Hamline University President Dr. Fayneese S. Miller, who has received backlash for the university's treatment of a faculty member who showed images of the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class, will be retiring next year in June, The New York Times reported. Hamline later backtracked.
What Is a University President to Do?
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
” In interview after interview with faculty members in Florida, the investigating committee, which I co-chaired, “heard repeated complaints not only about the silence of their campus and system administrators but also about…
Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
University President Dr. Ben Vinson III emphasized the broader implications of this achievement for both Howard and the communities it serves. It would be great for HBCUs seeking R1 status to form a coalition and work collectively to support each other towards this goal, he added.
Achievement 144
144 
Whither the College or University Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
We’ve also seen a succession of extremely short-lived presidencies, at universities including Auburn, Central Florida, Colorado, Louisville, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Tulsa and Wyoming, no doubt partly because fewer presidents are hired without sufficient vetting or due diligence or faculty and student input.
Florida Union Lawsuit Seeks Protections of University Faculty Rights
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 7, 2024
United Faculty of Florida (UFF) and its Florida State University and University of Florida chapters have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Florida statute it claims, “unlawfully bans arbitration of adverse personnel decisions for public university faculty.”
Faculty 109
109 
Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington Announces Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 27, 2023
Savannah State University President Dr. Kimberly Ballard-Washington will step down from her role at the end of the fiscal year, after four years at SSU’s helm, Savannah Morning News reported. Kimberly Ballard-Washington In an Apr.
Hamline University President to Retire Following Islamophobia Controversy
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 3, 2023
On Monday, Hamline University President Fayneese Miller revealed her intention to retire following controversy surrounding Islamic artwork that brought attention to the school earlier this year. Miller has been president of the university since 2015. Importantly, these values neither contradict nor supersede each other.”
Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 6, 2025
In September 2023, the Rutgers University Senate passed a no-confidence vote (89-47) citing concerns about shared governance following decisions including the merger of medical schools and his handling of a faculty strike. Despite these challenges, Holloway championed several initiatives during his Rutgers presidency.
University Presidents Called to Action
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
[Editor's note: This essay, written for elite university presidents, is intended as a rhetorical device rather than a statement of facts. Elite universities, long considered the pinnacle of higher education, have become increasingly entwined in a broader conversation about privilege, access, and power.
Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit Submits Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2023
Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit will resign at the end of the current school year. Dr. Steve Pettit “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve as the president of Bob Jones University,” Pettit said. “My Pettit submitted his resignation to the college’s board of trustees Mar.
Report: Higher Education Administration Pay Soars as Faculty Pay Lags
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.
Faculty 100
100 
Students Protest After Texas University President Cancels Campus Drag Show
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 22, 2023
On Monday, Wendler sent an email to students, faculty, and staff announcing that the event would not be permitted on campus. The post Students Protest After Texas University President Cancels Campus Drag Show appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity. The petition has garnered more than 6,700 signatures as of Wednesday morning.
Lincoln University President Placed on Paid Leave Following Suicide of School Vice President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 12, 2024
Lincoln University President Dr. John B. 8 suicide of Lincoln vice president Dr. Antionette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Moseley has been placed on paid leave voluntarily while personnel and mental health concerns are externally reviewed following the Jan. Dr. John B.
La Sierra University President Steps Down Suddenly
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
La Sierra University president Joy A. Fehr stepped down suddenly last week following months of concerns from faculty members about her leadership, Spectrum Magazine reported Sunday. Fehr had led the small Seventh-day Adventist university in California since 2019.
Jarvis Christian University President and CEO Dr. Lester C. Newman Announces June Retirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Jarvis Christian University President and CEO Dr. Lester C. I called this meeting today because I wanted my students, faculty and staff to hear it from me first.” Newman will retire in June. Dr. Lester C. Newman Newman has served for 47 years in higher education and for the past11 years has helmed Jarvis.
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.
APRIL 29, 2025
April 29, 2025 · Episode 257 Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In 34 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. How this higher education strategic planning approach helped College of Charleston grow enrollment, launch new schools, and achieve national university status.
5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion
University Business
MARCH 28, 2024
The following five tips will help college and university presidents remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses: Don’t assume. First of all, the most helpful piece of advice a president can take at this moment is to not make assumptions about where DEI currently stands on your campus. They are clear and mission-driven.
Inclusivity 105
105 
Wayne State to Establish Center for Black Studies, Increase Faculty
Insight Into Diversity
JANUARY 4, 2023
Mellon Foundation, Wayne State University will create the Detroit Center for Black Studies and recruit 30 new humanities faculty. The faculty-led, multidisciplinary center will connect Black Studies faculty from institutions across the state of Michigan, the university announced in December. The Andrew W.
Faculty 105
105 
Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 27, 2023
Crumpton-Young Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young is leaving the school, just two years into the job. In a letter to the Board of Regents, Crumpton-Young submitted her request to retire, and it was unanimously approved by the board. She said that she has plans to help elevate HBCUs on a national level. “My
Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment.
Retention 115
115 
Seton Hall University President Joseph Nyre Announces Sudden Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 24, 2023
Seton Hall University President Dr. Joseph has resigned from his post, cutting his initial five-year term as president short, Asbury Park Press reported. Dr. Joseph E.
President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’
University Business
MARCH 14, 2025
Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton. Bringing all that together is really challenging our faculty and our deans to work together in new ways.
Liberal Arts 97
97 
A university president in Ukraine turns to social media
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 5, 2023
Meanwhile, at KSE, the faculty devotion to the curriculum is “amazing,” and among students, motivation is “through the charts,” with roughly 70 percent of students attending classes in person, a rare feat in the country, where the majority of education continues in online form.
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith to Retire at End of Spring Semester
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2023
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith, the leader of Oklahoma's only historically Black college and university (HBCU), has announced his retirement, KOSU reported.
Censorship in Higher Education: A PEN America Perspective: Changing Higher Ed® podcast 241 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Jeremy Young
The Change Leader, Inc.
JANUARY 7, 2025
DEI Impact Analysis: Learn how DEI bans affect university programs, cultural centers, and institutional operations. Leadership Strategies: Discover effective approaches for university presidents to protect institutional independence. Faculty Relations: Understand how to balance faculty expression with institutional positioning.
Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) President and CEO Dr. Paul J. Dr. Paul LeBlanc During his tenure as SNHU’s fifth president, the school grew from 2,500 students to the largest nonprofit higher ed provider in the U.S., LeBlanc has announced that he will step down from the role on Jun. with more than 225,000 learners.
Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota Ryan Quinn Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Republican lawmakers and a university president pushed a bill last year that would diminish faculty job protections at two institutions. It failed by a hair, but the State Board of Higher Education has taken up the mantle. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal Steps Down from Role Months Before School's Launch
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 17, 2023
As the chair of this Board of Trustees, I would like to thank Dr. Grewal for all his hard work in support of the colleges, the system, its faculty, students, its staff and its communities, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Eileen Dickinson, chair of the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees.
A college widens faculty involvement in search for a president
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Image: In the perpetual tug-of-war between openness and confidentiality in searches for new college and university presidents, secrecy has been winning in a rout. The recent search for a new president at Pitzer College offers a counterpoint.
Faculty 98
98 
Lesley Faculty Vote No Confidence in President—Again
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 15, 2023
Lesley University’s Faculty Assembly says it has voted no confidence in university president Janet Steinmayer for the second time in roughly a year. This time, it says, it also voted no confidence in the university’s Board of Trustees. “A coalition of faculty and students held a protest outside.”
Faculty 75
75 
On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows.
Recruitment 112
112 
University presidents discuss the future of higher education
University Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Moderated by President Jim Ryan, the panelists discussed the prospective futures of each of their institutions, with an emphasis on increasing interdisciplinary teaching opportunities and integrating technology to better serve students and faculty. Read more at The Cavalier Daily.
Let's personalize your content