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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Failed searches for college presidents are now commonplace. At the same time, presidential turnover has intensified , with 123 resigning in 2019 and 107 in 2021. Given the pay, benefits and prestige, candidates for college presidencies aren’t in short supply.

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

University Business

Whether the president of a state system or a college within, leaders across the country have shifted their focus to new opportunities, sometimes crossing state lines. Charles Welch of the Arkansas State University System is packing his things and moving to D.C. as a first-time president. He begins his position on Dec.

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Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?

University Business

A “growing gap” has emerged between university qualifications and proof of proficiency in general 21st-century skills, according to an international report from 2016 to 2021 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). “It’s really important to have your knowledge of your field of study.

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Newly named president of College of Saint Mary backs out

Inside Higher Ed

Image: When Glynis Fitzgerald was named the College of Saint Mary’s first new president in 26 years last November, the Roman Catholic women’s college seemed to be set to continue the work of the outgoing president, who was widely credited with helping to grow enrollment and pull the Nebraska institution out of deep debt.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. Muhl lasted just two years in the position, having started in July 2021.

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Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

If you have a hospital and college of medicine , it adds an important dimension to the job that's hard to visualize. And so, shadow the budget officer of the university. When I became an associate dean, he said, 'Make sure that you ask everyone in your teams if you're doing something wrong.' Sit down with the lawyers.

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5 higher ed thought leaders we are following

EAB

Busteed joined us in 2021 for our Presidential Experience Lab , EAB’s signature event for college and university presidents to take inspiration from out-of-industry exemplars to consider thought-provoking concepts, lessons and trends to help shape their leadership e­fforts and institutional strategy.