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End use of nondisparagement clauses in academia (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

And while Mehler is banned from criticizing in any way the institution of FSU and all of its employees and trustees, no similar restriction exists to protect Mehler from anyone except two administrators who are probably happy to have a legal excuse not to talk about Mehler anyway. The right to criticize is the essence of academic freedom.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

The three presidents to step down demonstrate a variety of reasons for making a change: to reengage in academia, pursue other professional opportunities or make way for new leadership during trying times. He began as the director of the institution’s stock portfolio, transitioning four years later to the vice president for advancement.

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The Program Went On As Planned

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, as Black women in academia, many of us, otherwise strangers to her, felt it too. Epps herself remarked that it was an honor and privilege to serve as acting president of the institution that “I love so much, that has been such an important part of my life, and always will be.”

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Higher ed-employer partnerships can help revive interest in the college degree, say officials

University Business

However, these experts believe higher education is at an inflection point to evolve past its focus on academia and prioritize equipping its students with career skills and that the best way to get there is by partnering with relevant businesses and employers. That’s not enough,” says Dr. Marc Austin, Dean for Augusta University Online.

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Staying Relevant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

chemical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S., biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., engineering, the University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., biomedical engineering, Boston University; and M.P.H., global health, Harvard T.

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Enrollment remained down at every level from community colleges to graduate schools, but much of academia showed its persistence and resilience. In January 2022, an additional $198 million in ARP funds went to support primarily community colleges and other high-need institutions so they could address students’ basic needs.

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Sustainability school faces backlash over fossil fuel funds

Inside Higher Ed

billion from private equity billionaire John Doerr, the second-largest donation ever made to an institution of higher education. The gift was designated to establish a school of sustainability and climate studies, illustrating the growing concern about climate change among elite institutions and donors alike.