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Dr. Anne McCall Appointed 13th President of the College of Wooster

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anne McCall will become the 13th president of the College of Wooster, effective July 2023, which will make her the second woman in the role. McCall is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. in French literature from the University of Strasbourg in France. .

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

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Ward, president since 2019, will retire at the end of June 2025, the conclusion of Luther’s 2023-25 strategic plan. The work was done in collaboration with the provost. In her last year as president, Ward looks forward to ramping up community outreach efforts. Laurie Patton – Middlebury College (Vt.)

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As I take my leave.

Dr. Missy Alexander

On this last day of 2023, I am reflecting on my 11 years at WCSU. This is my last day as provost, and it has been a rewarding and challenging ride. All arts programs at WCSU are focused on top tier professional training, fully preparing our students to work in these competitive and in-demand industries.

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Dr. Vanessa B. Beasley, Trinity University

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Beasley is committed to ensuring Trinity receives national recognition as a leader in liberal arts education. She previously served as vice provost for academic affairs, dean of residential faculty, and associate professor of communication studies at Vanderbilt University.

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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more

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William & Mary has long had a liberal arts orientation and strong tradition of shared governance. ” Later in the meeting, multiple professors asked the Faculty Affairs Committee to push Provost Peggy Agouris, who briefed the board on the school plan, to respond in writing to a standing list of faculty questions about it.

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Presidential moves: Strong appointments and 2 headscratchers

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He previously served as the Institute Community and Equity Officer at MIT and the chief diversity officer and senior associate provost at the University of South Carolina. Phillips will be responsible for revamping Chatham’s academic program catalog specifically in health sciences and liberal arts.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

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Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa.,

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