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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Scott, who currently serves as president of research and development at The Kraft Heinz Co.,

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Q&A: Retiring Maryville University President Recalls Early Connectivity Efforts

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As students gravitated to smartphones over flip phones, and increasingly relied on laptops and other connected technologies both inside and outside of the classroom, Lombardi brought together the universitys leadership team to ask a pivotal question: What does it mean to be student-centered?

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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

University Business

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. While the technology can enhance students preparation for the future, it must be combined with human interaction, Jones says.

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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership. A Conversation With Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University. Higher Ed Leadership. I was passionate about technology," he recalled, "so I was able to persuade the board and the faculty and my colleagues to open up a new graduate center. Inside Higher Ed.

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This includes the highest number of doctorates awarded to Black students at any college or university in America. Palmer, chair and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the university. The impact of such a designation has broader implications beyond Howard, said Dr. Robert T.

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Is higher education leadership changing? Here are 3 warning signs

University Business

Presidents and other high-ranking administrative staff have been on the defensive recently as the public has heightened its criticism over whether higher education leaders are guiding the sector properly. Recent actions and published opinions from presidents, administrators and faculty also suggest that skepticism percolates internally.

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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

It’s exceedingly rare to see college presidents portrayed as visionaries, change agents or creative thinkers. Most of the college presidents who rose through the ranks made their reputation not as scholars but as administrators, typically as provosts or deans. Steven Mintz Show on Jobs site: Disable left side advertisement?