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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Embracing Leadership Opportunities From department chair to interim chancellor, President Stokes served in leadership positions at three institutions before joining UNM. Serving as interim gave me perspectives that I wouldn't have had as provost, and I believed that it would strengthen my ability to serve higher education.”

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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. The work was done in collaboration with the provost. The throughline of Bates’ career is his passion for healthcare.

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Dr. Karen Carey

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Karen Carey was appointed chancellor in November 2020 after serving as provost and dean of graduate studies since June 2016. Carey came to UAS from California State University Channel Islands in Ventura, California, where she served as dean of Arts & Sciences. She earned her Ph.D.

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

John Karl Scholz (Photo: UO Website) With experience as a professor, economist and provost (which he currently still serves at the University of Wisconsin-Madison), his focus at Oregon will be student career readiness and postgraduate success. Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. from Arizona State University in Psychology.

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President moves: Another spate of high-profile leaders step down

University Business

In STEM, she’s doubled the university’s external funding for research and oversaw the completion of its Hall of Science. In STEM, she’s doubled the university’s external funding for research and oversaw the completion of its Hall of Science. We want a change in lifestyle for at least some time. Dr. Lonnie A.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

Anita Olson Gustafson, on the other hand, drew on her decades-long, relentless passion for liberal arts to gain favor at Presbyterian College. Anita Olson Gustafson, on the other hand, drew on her decades-long, relentless passion for liberal arts to gain favor at Presbyterian College. With level-headedness, Clarence D.

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

The Change Leader, Inc.

Rural-serving institutions (RSIs) face many more unique challenges than most urban schools and persist, comprising more than 25% of all U.S. colleges and universities. How to subset rising costs with remote learning and course selection. The type of mindset that boards should look for when appointing a president or chancellor.