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Sasse answers questions, faces protesters during UF visit

Inside Higher Ed

On Monday, the Republican from Nebraska traveled to Gainesville to see the campus and meet with members of the university community. During his trip, Sasse repeatedly sought to draw a line between his career as a politician and what he sees as the “consensus-building” role of a university president.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

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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Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

“When I came to Empire State University last summer, I said to our chief, ‘Do not worry, you will never hear me say the word crisis or emergency unless people or property are genuinely threatened.’ And he said, ‘Thank goodness, you may be the first university president to speak like that.’”

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Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Leadership in Challenging Times: Insights on effective leadership for current and future university presidents. In 2009, he received the Carnegie Corporation Leadership Award, which included a $500,000 grant to support USM academic priorities. I’ll be provost for a few years. Oh, he’s part of my yes history.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

President turnover is a major problem for higher ed leadership, with the average tenure of leaders serving in this capacity at one institution declining sharply from 10 years to a shocking 3.7 In 2009, he received the Carnegie Corporation Leadership Award, which included a $500,000 grant to support USM academic priorities.

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Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color

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Willis, the fifth president of Howard Community College (Columbia, Maryland), is the first Black woman appointed to that office. Willis began her educational career in 2007 teaching at Florida A&M University before transitioning to Tallahassee Community College. She earned a Ph.D.

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Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 170 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Brit has served as chancellor at the University System of Maryland for 13 years, president of The Ohio State University for four years, and president of the University of Maryland College Park for 10 years. Another thing that’s true is looking at candidates who have not been a president before. That happens.