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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. We do that every day at universities. As she put it, "I really like doing science."

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Narcissistic presidents linked to “deterioration” in performance, study shows

University Business

The British study published on Research Policy examined the performance of higher education institutions by collecting data from the National Student Survey (NSS) website, the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and others over 10 years beginning with the 2009-10 academic year.

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Working at ED gave me insight about how policy's actually made, and one thing I keep seeing is that higher ed doesn't advocate for itself the same way that other sectors do. Most industry lobbies have PACs and do things differently than we do in higher education.” Dr. Sacks holds a Ph.D.

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3 Initiatives That Nurture Student Success and Unlock Higher Enrollments

University Business

Heading into a new year, higher education institutions face a growing sense of urgency around college admissions. When higher education is increasingly questioned and at risk of commodification , focusing on student success and experience can be the connection that drives enrollment and retention.

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The 100th Innovating Together Podcast

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Citing just one memorable moment of a leader voicing a powerful, eloquent truth, Dr. Burns recalled a 2020 conversation with Arizona State University President Michael Crow : "He talks about that we're just sailing, that these are choppy winds, these are intense seas, but it's just sailing.

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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

. • Southern New Hampshire University. HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, and administered by the U.S. Department of Education). Bridget Burns is the founder and CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

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Showing the Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

We love his warmth, candor, and willingness to put a human face on the challenges of higher education leadership. On this podcast episode, President Sorrell talked about good and bad examples of leadership, showing vulnerability, finding work-life balance, the best way to deliver bad news, and DIY executive professional development.