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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The institution has gained recognition for its blend of liberal arts and pre-professional programs, Division I athletics, and internationally acclaimed study abroad programs, which were recently ranked No. 1 among peer institutions by a U.S. Department of State-sponsored report.

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Penn State African American Studies Head Resigns, Alleges Broken Promises and Wavering Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He explained his departure in an open letter, claiming that Dr. Clarence Lang, dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, had refused to follow through on a commitment to hire two new tenure-line faculty. Interim Provost Dr. Justin Schwartz argued back that West’s letter made unsubstantiated claims, though he did not specify which ones.

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Guillory Named Chief Academic Officer at Dillard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monique Guillory has been appointed the new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer Dillard University, effective April 1. Ford announced that Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, through April to transition into the role. Dillard President Dr. Rochelle L. Dr. Monique Guillory “Dr.

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Guillory Gets Chief Academic Officer Appointment at Dillard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monique Guillory has been appointed the new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer Dillard University, effective April 1. Ford announced that Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, through April to transition into the role. Dillard President Dr. Rochelle L. Dr. Monique Guillory “Dr.

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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Inside Higher Ed

What’s the need: The COVID-19 pandemic spurred an interest in biotech and biomedical careers among Villanova’s students, says Kevin Grubb, associate vice provost of professional development and executive director of the career center at Villanova. Kallyope created a summer internship for Villanova students, which he promoted.

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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.

His background shaped his belief that universities must better prepare students for real-world workforce demands while preserving the values of liberal arts education. It prides itself in its liberal arts tradition, and it does have a very strong liberal arts tradition. About Our Podcast Guest Dr. Andrew T.

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International access to more US institutions ‘must improve’

The PIE News

” Roger Brindley, vice provost for global at PennState Global , however, suggested that the question of whether the US should be confident depends and anticipates that the US could likely see market share fall “a little bit” in the years ahead. “We have over 3,700 schools that can take [them].