Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 6, 2023

Todd is the Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC. What does the role of Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning entail? Our units and service areas include credit programs, summer sessions, professional and community programs, online program services, a research hub, and a conference center.

Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Heather Crabbe Heather Crabbe has been appointed assistant dean for the Center for Professional Development in the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She served as associate provost for academic support at Mount St. Joseph University in Ohio.

Professional Development

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

the college’s vice provost for Lifelong Learning and Professional Development and Dean of Graduate Studies, served as the immediate interim president following the June 4 resignation of Dr. Gregory J. Kimbrough has been appointed interim president of Talladega College, a historically Black college in Alabama. Dr. Walter M.

Professional Development

Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Photo courtesy of Maura McConnell Photography) Professional development opportunities like ALI are necessary to diversify the top of the higher education hierarchy, which remains predominantly older, White, and male, according to the American Council on Education study “ The American College President: 2023 Edition.”

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The initiatives include a summer bridge program for students who have not passed the Texas Success Initiative and have not yet been deemed college-ready; a redesign of its First Year Seminar course to focus on career exploration and academic skills; an improvement to faculty professional development opportunities; and a loan program for laptops.

Professional Development

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

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.

Liberal Arts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

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.

Liberal Arts

The PIE News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Collaborative leadership also means providing robust opportunities for professional development for staff and faculty and working collectively within the international office. This allows everyone to win. About the authors: Jill E.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2023

Page Page is currently provost and vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University. Over her career, Page has secured about $40 million in funding to support curriculum redesign and faculty professional development. Page will become president of Stillman College, effective July 1. Dr. Yolanda W.

College

University Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A few of the leaders to have attended the meeting included Rasmus Lynnerup, the assistant vice provost of Academic Alliances at Arizona State University; Zun Tang, dean of Institutional Research at City University of New York and Steven Gentile, executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

Institution

Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 31, 2023

Image: Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania hosted a full-day advising and career exploration event in lieu of classes on March 21, giving students an opportunity to access resources and develop their success plans. Faculty members who hosted workshops were awarded with professional development credit.

Advise

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 21, 2024

Spurred on by this interest in universities’ inner workings, Allen went on to eventually lead in an administrative capacity as senior vice president and provost at Widener University before returning to Meredith as its leader in July 2011. This return etched Allen all the more into the history of Meredith.

Liberal Arts

Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Notwithstanding Mintz’s discussion of “incentives,” such as financial rewards for good mentoring and paying people to attend professional development seminars, you can’t stipend your way out of this problem. Workloads in higher education have been skyrocketing for the past 20 years.

Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Byrd, former special advisor to the provost at Georgia State University (GSU), said that institutions are struggling to diversify their faculty. Dr. Amer Ahbed, vice provost for DEI at UVM, said his institution is excited to be among the initial participants in this database. We’ve not seen the growth that we want.

Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Professional development programs: Once high-potential individuals are identified, strategic professional development programs should be implemented to enhance their leadership capabilities. The process may involve a combination of performance appraisals, interviews, and feedback from supervisors and colleagues.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Dr. Jessica Perez, director of the Center for Career & Professional Development at LaGuardia Community College in New York City, found the report’s projections informative. Advocacy with elected officials and other policymakers to expand resources is part of addressing these shortages, Mabel added.

Degree

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 4, 2023

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. students.

Liberal Arts

Economics and Change in Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Provost Sue Mattison announced the plans at a recent faculty senate meeting. All units of the university have made budget cuts to lower the deficit, including non-personnel expenses that have curtailed professional development and travel opportunities.

Faculty

Insight Into Diversity

JULY 5, 2023

Cosby and University of Kentucky Provost Robert DiPaola finalize the partnership between the schools. In addition to the pre-law program, the agreement provides professional development opportunities for Simmons students through the law school. Simmons College President Kevin W.

Equity

EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Schools must also recognize the value of their enrollment leaders and try to invest in their well-being and professional development. Learn more Addressing staffing challenges requires a holistic approach, including providing adequate support and resources, creating a positive work environment, and setting realistic goals.

Adult Education

EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Schools must also recognize the value of their enrollment leaders and try to invest in their well-being and professional development. Learn more Addressing staffing challenges requires a holistic approach, including providing adequate support and resources, creating a positive work environment, and setting realistic goals.

Adult Education

EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring January 31, 2023 Kristen McCauliff Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Ball State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

Faculty

Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Provost Teresa Woodruff requested that Gupta resign due to alleged failures to report incidents of sexual misconduct. “We ask that you engage with professional development and board training. We ask that you do the work that is in your purview.

Provost

Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Kelly-Blake also called for the appointment of MSU provost Teresa Woodruff as interim president, a move she said could help restore lost confidence in the Board of Trustees. “We continue to be gravely concerned about this board,” Kelly-Blake told trustees.

Provost

University Business

MARCH 28, 2024

Administration Human Resources and the Office of Academic Affairs organized reflective professional development to minimize unconscious bias in recruitment, not relying solely on webinars for search committee training. That committee is currently working across stakeholder groups to develop Hartwick’s first DEIB Strategic Plan.

Inclusivity

University Business

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These efforts include convenings, dialogues, professional development activities, and enhanced reporting resources. Columbia University has announced a series of efforts designed to reinvest in its values and foster a community where debates and disagreements are rooted in academic rigor and civil discourse.

Professional Development

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 24, 2023

Increased professional development funds[.] ” The statement—from Javier Reyes, interim campus chancellor, and Karen Colley, acting provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs—said all classes and labs will continue. 20 percent raise pools over the course of the 4-year contract[.] And more…!”

Faculty

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 9, 2024

In this episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Kevin Grubb, Associate Vice Provost for Career and Professional Development at Villanova University, about the holistic approach Villanova is taking to create career and job-ready graduates.

Professional Development

Economics and Change in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Provost Sue Mattison announced the plans at a recent faculty senate meeting. All units of the university have made budget cuts to lower the deficit, including non-personnel expenses that have curtailed professional development and travel opportunities.

Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

According to Dr. Austin Agho, provost, vice president for academic affairs, and principal investigator of the grant, only in the past few years have women been promoted from assistant professors to full professors in STEM departments. One of the awardees is Old Dominion University, which will receive $1 million over the next three years.

Equity

Coursera blog

OCTOBER 21, 2022

State higher education and workforce development systems will be crucial to addressing skilled talent shortages amid economic uncertainty, and new university and government-led initiatives in Louisiana offer an innovative model for states to provide learning pathways to in-demand jobs and remove barriers to career development.

Professional Development

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2023

Increased professional development funds[.] ” The statement–from Javier Reyes, interim campus chancellor, and Karen Colley, acting provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs–said all classes and labs will continue. 20 percent raise pools over the course of the 4-year contract[.] And more…!”

Faculty

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Institutional Strategy & Effectiveness, Mississippi State University University Research Supporting undergraduate research and challenging assumptions R.

Arts And Sciences

Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 13, 2023

Inside Higher Ed spoke with three financial aid professionals about their best strategies to strengthen this area for students. Mike Runiewicz, assistant vice provost and director of student financial services at Washington University in St. What Is Financial Wellness?

Students

WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It began by providing credible information in digestible portions to the Associate Provost and General Counsel. When that information reached the Provost, I was invited to Provost Council and Deans’ Council meetings to present the regulations and steps needed to invest in compliance.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In addition to directing the AAP, Alexander is associate vice provost for student diversity. When Salcedo worked directly with Alexander, she sought his mentorship so she could strengthen her leadership skills and continue her professional development. If the university is not providing the resource, he will make a connection.”

Community College

University Business

JUNE 28, 2024

Prezant’s career highlights as he takes the helm at Farmingdale State College include revamping Southern Connecticut’s branding, creating a faculty diversity program and increasing external funding as the provost and vice president of academic affairs, Patch reports.

Community College