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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

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Integrating the arts into STEM (“STEAM”) has been in discussion since at least 2010, when the Rhode Island School of Design helped pioneer it. ” Conversely, small liberal arts colleges are beginning to expand their horizons, privy to an emerging economy and the new workforce it will demand. .

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

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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 private nursing school will officially welcome its fifth president on May 6, according to school communications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two years in, Canton is preparing a proposal that outlines the reasons for making African American studies a department, and the benefit it would bring to the university, to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in which it is situated, and to the community. The college’s dean, Dr. David E.

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

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Several of them are also coming in as either the first woman or the first of their race or ethnicity to lead their school. Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. Other notable mentions: Dr. Stuart Rayfield, Columbus State University Dr. Cheryl McConnell, Saint Joseph’s University, the school’s first female president.

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

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Anita Olson Gustafson, on the other hand, drew on her decades-long, relentless passion for liberal arts to gain favor at Presbyterian College. However, Riverso does have a background in developing young talent through academia. An avid professor, she taught history at Presbyterian and Mercer University while dean.

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

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Among the slate of presidents to announce their plans to retire in the next year, all three double as school alumni. He came into power at the small liberal arts school after a DeSantis-backed overhaul of the Board of Trustees ousted former President Patricia Okker.

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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

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More from UB: Higher fees for higher ed: How schools are combatting newly proposed tuition hikes Retiring presidents Kent J. retires after an 11-year tenure at the school. will be moving into entrepreneurial pursuits after serving in academia for 30 years, according to The Oklahoman. Despite this, Smith Jr.