University Business

JULY 20, 2023

The University of Minnesota and Carnegie Mellon University—two R1 research universities—and the highly selective private liberal arts college Wesleyan University have rendered a student’s connection to alumni irrelevant when considering their application. Daniels in The Atlantic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Smith University would eventually become the institution’s president, whose scholarly work has been lauded and celebrated across the years. Dr. Antonio Ellis, Senior Professorial Lecturer at American University and a high school classmate of Kinloch, said she is exceptionally well-suited to lead JCSU in this new era.

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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. Ultimately, though, “if you want to be president of a liberal arts college, you’ve got to be able to deal with cantankerous faculty members.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 24, 2023

campuses, partnerships with universities in nearby countries or expanded access to online classes. Jonathan Becker, Bard’s vice president for academic affairs, said that in light of the Taliban’s ban on women in higher ed, the college is looking to expand its capacity to enroll more Afghan refugees, both in person and online.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 20, 2022

First, post-traditional students being recruited aggressively by a surprisingly broad swath of colleges and universities. Our online growth is good news and a testament to the quality and appeal of our offerings,” the university’s president, Richard Helldobler, wrote in a letter to faculty.

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University Business

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Thomas Burns had built himself quite the seniority and reputation at Belmont University in Tennessee. As the provost of the private liberal arts school for nine years until 2022, Belmont’s enrollment grew by more than 2,000 student,s and he helped oversee the merger of two other postsecondary institutions.

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University Business

APRIL 7, 2023

The past week saw a top 10 research university gain its first female president and a pair of small private schools electing new leadership. Gabel – University of Pittsburgh Joan T.A. Gabel found a new home at the University of Pittsburgh after serving for four years as president of the University of Minnesota.

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University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hired Richard Corcoran – New College of Florida Richard Corcoran has officially become the permanent president of New College of Florida after serving as interim president since January. Melissa Gilliam – Boston University (Mass.) Retired Kim Mooney – Franklin Pierce University (N.H.)

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University Business

AUGUST 23, 2024

Hired Suresh Garimella – University of Arizona Suresh Garimella, University of Arizona University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella will be switching coasts later this fall after the Board of Regents at the University of Arizona slated him as its next president.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Irene Mulvey, president of the American Association of University Professors, said the statement fails to "defend academic freedom or challenge the false narrative put forth by DeSantis and others that discussing important topics in the classroom is somehow akin to indoctrination. Some faculty members were incensed.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As the wave of closures of small liberal arts colleges across the United States continues, merging with a larger institution is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative. Furthermore, Bloomfield typically awards four credits per class rather than the three per class, as at Montclair and most large universities.

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University Business

JULY 5, 2023

But Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth and Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, find the ruling tone deaf. Roth and Gonzalez from Wesleyan University believe the Court’s decision extends beyond STEM.

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University Business

APRIL 14, 2023

On the flip side, another president didn’t make it into his first year before resigning, and one president of a major university left following two “embarrassing” mishaps. More from UB: Higher fees for higher ed: How schools are combatting newly proposed tuition hikes Retiring presidents Kent J.

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Susquehanna President's Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

At the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum in early December, Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, said “Being a university president is the hardest job in America.” Being a university president isn’t the hardest job I have had. Being a university president isn’t even the mostly intellectually taxing job I have had.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

colleges and universities. Also, don’t fully disregard liberal arts education since students still need a well-rounded education. Boards can’t be proactive if they appoint presidents who view their institution as a stepping stone. in Information Sciences & Technology from Pennsylvania State University, and an M.B.A.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As Mr. Lederman explained: “There are differences between institutions: a research university a community college; a 1500-student private liberal arts college; a regional public institution with 15,000 people. And then speaking with a collective voice, not just a single president. Universities are about maximizing talent.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

18 April · Episode 151 Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth 36 Min · By Drumm McNaughton How Framework Leadership helped Southeastern University grow and stabilize over the last 12 years and saved itself from organizational decline.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

For example, The Hill program at the University of Michigan makes students aware of how much financial aid they will receive when they’re considering applying. This has increased the likelihood that students will apply to and enroll in the University of Michigan. And now, here’s your host, Drumm McNaughton.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This approach ensures that universities are responsive to the unique needs and aspirations of today’s diverse student body. While it includes a commitment to civic responsibilities, it also emphasizes the importance of producing employment-ready graduates with skills that transcend the boundaries of STEM and liberal arts education.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

David shares how much the cost of education has risen from 1969 to 2020, why most college and university managers plan to budget, why this doesn’t help address the problem, and what higher ed can do to improve this. Podcast Highlights The cost of higher ed in terms of percentage of household income has risen dramatically in the past 50 years.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Resource Allocation for Comprehensive Support Systems: Focus on academic aspects and ancillary support systems central to student success , such as counseling services , student activities, childcare, and housing. University of Georgia, they’re the Tigers, right?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has recently issued a statement on board independence and leadership, marking a critical moment for academic institutions. 00:31:48] Drumm: Mary, welcome to the show. [00:31:49] 00:31:49] Mary: It’s great to be here, Drumm.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By the time Amherst College President Michael Elliot raised his hand, the topic of free speech and its appropriate constraints on campuses lasted through dessert. The main issue: How can liberal arts colleges balance freedom of expression while protecting students from harassment? “That is not an easy thing.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Fritch, University of West Alabama Todd G. Fritch – University of West Alabama Todd Fritch will be leaving his post as provost at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota following his appointment as president at the University of West Alabama. Hired Todd G.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For universities that don’t have the cushion of the Ivy League list, the stark reality of declining enrollment and soaring costs looms large. Universities are discovering that austerity measures alone can’t bridge the gap between dwindling revenues and rising expenses. covers the global shift in Higher Education.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 24, 2023

I was on the early board of trustees of Western Governors University and was a part of the group that helped envision what that could be. Nothing was more instructive than watching five years of those. It was amazing being a part of that larger conversation. And I've been part of probably 30 other boards, including corporate boards.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ron DeSantis announced plans on Tuesday to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Florida’s colleges and universities. He also recently appointed several conservative educational activists to the board of trustees at the New College of Florida, a small liberal arts institution known for its progressive ideals.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Before joining Illinois Tech, Raj developed and launched the first scaled online MBA program in partnership with Coursera at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Raj Echambadi, president of the Illinois Institute of Technology. It’s atypical for most university presidents. Drumm McNaughton 02:03 Well, thank you.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 23, 2023

23 May · Episode 156 Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education 29 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Drumm McNaughton talks with Jeff Scheuer about the role of liberal arts in higher education and their value to the American identity and democracy.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blog: Just Visiting Ron DeSantis wants people to believe that the nation’s public universities have gotten away from their core mission of education and become bastions of wokeness run amok, but in Florida, “where woke goes to die” he’s just not going to let that happen. It is government speech.”

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

More than 75 college and university leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. Held at Johns Hopkins University, the summit brought together presidents and chancellors from a wide array of institutions, including research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 3, 2023

“I’ve had people tell me you could order hamburgers and the order would come in and it was chicken breast,” says Robert Nelson, chief executive officer at NACUFS, the National Association of College & University Food Services. Now the number sits at about 800, with three-quarters or more being colleges and universities.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Unpacking the AAUP Report: A Critical Look at Political Interference in Florida’s Higher Education The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently released its comprehensive report titled “ Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In this sixth annual year-end podcast, Deborah Maue , Aurora University Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, takes the mic as our special host of the Changing Higher Ed podcast to interview Dr. Drumm McNaughton as they review (and grade) last year’s 2023 higher ed prognostications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 19, 2024

Columbia University's decision to act against pro-Palestine student demonstrators who had been occupying its South Lawn, culminated in suspensions and subsequent arrests of more than 108 protesters in the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” and a harsh rebuke from scholars from across the world. “The

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